From Syracuse to North Carolina: Derek McDonald Set to Face His Former Team

When North Carolina hosts Syracuse on Saturday night, the matchup will carry extra significance for one of the Tar Heels' defensive leaders. For graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, Syracuse is where he spent five seasons developing as a college football player. Now, in his first season at UNC, McDonald is one of the ACC's most productive linebackers. (Tar Heel Blue)

October Games are Good for UNC Basketball

As poorly as much of UNC's exhibition basketball game against Indiana went on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, it didn't occur without benefiting the Tar Heels. On the one hand, the game didn't mean anything and won't find a home in the standings or factor into UNC's NET numbers. Yet, it was quite useful in what it exposed, which was quite a bit. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Zeller on UNC Basketball's Exhibition Loss to Indiana

Tyler Zeller, former ACC Player of the Year and UNC national champion, joins Isaac Schade to discuss the Tar Heels' 18-point exhibition loss to Indiana, Sayon Keita’s rim protection, Jarin Stevenson’s struggles against the Hoosiers' defense, and North Carolina's guard struggles. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson ‘prepared’ ahead of NBA debut; 14 Tar Heels on NBA rosters

The NBA season opens Tuesday with 14 former UNC Basketball players on rosters, with five projected starters and six on two-way contracts, as Caleb Wilson prepares for his debut Wednesday in Toronto. Wilson made an impressive transition in the preseason. The 6-10 forward averaged 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in five games for Chicago. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Halfway Home

UNC Football sits at 4-2 overall halfway through the 2026 season and has exceeded expectations for nearly everyone that follows the Tar Heel program. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley put the halfway point into context and what's ahead for Bill Belichick's team. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Basketball Opens Season Ranked No. 12 In AP Poll

For the third straight season, UNC Women's Basketball finds itself ranked in the top 15 in the 2026-27 Preseason AP Poll, with the Tar Heels slotted at No. 12. It marks the fourth season under Courtney Banghart in which the Tar Heels have opened the season in the top 15. The Tar Heels remained consistently ranked last season, peaking at No. 11 in the AP Poll. (GoHeels.com)

Jaylen McGill on the Game Winner vs. Duke, Déjà Vu, and More

UNC running back Jaylen McGill rushed for a touchdown at Wallace Wade Stadium when he was in fifth grade, during the Carolina Bowl, where a young McGill earned MVP of the game. Years later, a touchdown in that same endzone produced the game-winning score over Duke. "I like the way Belichick phrased it. He phrased it by saying it was déjà vu." (TarHeel247)

What is Belichickian? He’s never used the term

Some have described the last two gritty UNC road victories as "Belichickian." Just don’t ask him what it means. "I don’t know. You’d have to ask them," Belichick said, referring to commentators who use the term. "I’ve never used that term, so you’d have to ask the experts who have put that word into the dictionary how Webster defines it. I really don’t know." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Angelo Brizzi

Angelo Brizzi from North Carolina Men's Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to talk about the Tar Heels' upcoming season, his journey to Chapel Hill, and much more. (View Video)

Jackie Manuel Named to Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistants List

Jackie Manuel, American University men's basketball associate head coach, has been named to the 2026 Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistant Coaches list for the second consecutive year. Manuel serves as the Eagles' defensive coordinator, academic coordinator and assists with coordinating the team's community service efforts. (American University Athletics)

2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Syracuse

Bill Belichick is not fooled by Syracuse’s poor record, noting that the Orange are "a few plays away" from being 6-0 as opposed to 2-4. Belichick is not off base: the Orange’s four losses have come by a combined 28 points, with a 14-point loss at Pitt accounting for half that total. Syracuse lost by three to Cal, three at Virginia, and eight against Louisville. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC beats Duke: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions

Winners: Jaylen McGill took some time to get warmed up, but he’s someone that the staff has had their eyes on. On the last drive, though, he had his signature moments. On a fourth and four he rushed for 16 to keep things moving, and then right out of the two minute timeout he took the ball and scampered 24 yards for the game-winning touchdown. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Says 'Relax' Following UNC's Exhibition Loss To Indiana

Former UNC Basketball great John Henson breaks down what he saw from the Tar Heels in their second exhibition game of the Michael Malone era, a 76-58 loss to Indiana. The two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year stresses there’s no need for UNC fans to panic. (View Video)

Tony Bradley Returning to Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have filled their last roster spot just a few days from the regular season. And it turns out, they're bringing in a familiar face in the frontcourt who was a former first-round pick in Utah. The Jazz are claiming veteran center Tony Bradley off of waivers. Bradley had been on the New York Knicks' roster throughout training camp and preseason. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Football to Host No. 1 Miami Under the Lights on Halloween

Halloween night under the lights at Kenan Stadium against the No. 1 team in the country. That’s what awaits UNC fans on Oct. 31, as the ACC announced that the Tar Heels’ matchup with top-ranked Miami will kick off at 7:30 p.m., with the game on either ABC or ESPN. Miami climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 this week for the first time since 2002. (Inside Carolina)

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