Sharpshooting sophomore Nyla Brooks poised for breakout season

Even with an influx of newcomers, Nyla Brooks is poised for a breakout sophomore season. She doesn’t plan to be shy about it, saying Monday at ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown that, “If I break out, I break out, which I plan to do.” The shooting touch that made her a weapon was not something many people expected when she arrived. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jaden Jefferson Named ACC Football Specialist Of The Week

After scoring the Tar Heels' first kickoff return for a touchdown since 2024, North Carolina freshman Jaden Jefferson has been named the the ACC Specialist of the Week. On his first collegiate touch, Jefferson returned the second-half kickoff against Notre Dame 98 yards for a touchdown, which tied for the sixth-longest in program history. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Freshman Guard Malloy Smith

UNC Basketball freshman guard Malloy Smith, son of Tar Heel legend Kenny Smith, joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast for an interview to talk about the upcoming season. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball ACC Tipoff Press Conference and Interviews

Video and complete transcript from the press conference for UNC Women's Basketball during ACC Tipoff in Charlotte on Monday, with Coach Courtney Banghart, Achol Akot, and Nyla Brooks, plus videos of breakout room interviews. "We felt like we’ve had some really sustained success, and we feel like we’re ready to take another step on that climb." (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Game At Duke Set For 3:30 Kickoff On ESPN2

The ACC and its TV partners have announced that the 2026 edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Duke will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. It will be the 113th meeting between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils, as Carolina owns a 66-42-4 advantage in the all-time series. UNC owns a 2-2 record, while Duke is 4-0 and 1-0 in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Jordan’s historic $10 million gift honors mother, expands UNC School of Social Work’s impact

In honor of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan, Michael Jordan has made a $10 million commitment to the UNC School of Social Work. The largest gift in the School of Social Work’s history will expand the reach and impact of the Global Social Development Innovations Center, renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center. (UNC.edu)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Football Pre-Pittsburgh Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday to review the Tar Heels' game against Notre Dame and look ahead to Saturday's noon matchup against the Pitt Panthers in Pittsburgh. (View Video)

Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

It was a strong week across UNC Olympic sports, with several programs continuing impressive stretches. Women’s soccer remained perfect in ACC play, volleyball improved to 4-0 in the ACC, men’s soccer extended its win streak, and field hockey continued its run. Here is a look back at the week across Carolina Olympic sports and what is coming up. (Tar Heel Blue)

UNC Basketball Film Room: How Michael Malone Utilizes Ball-Handlers

It’s easy to draw connections between Michael Malone’s former guards and his new-look backcourt at UNC. Terrence Brown was unparalleled in manufacturing paint touches last season, with obvious comparisons to the Denver Nuggets' slashers. In today’s film room, I’ll dive into how Michael Malone used his primary ball-handlers and wing creators in the NBA. (UNC Film Room)

Amid Allen Iverson comparisons, Terrence Brown embraces playmaking challenge

Terrence Brown brings a talented skill set to UNC Basketball that many have compared to NBA legend Allen Iverson, and he has the swagger to match. The 6-3 senior Utah transfer said that’s more about his mindset and appearance. "A lot of people say I remind him of Allen Iverson just because I wear headbands and braids and stuff like that," Brown said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Five Things to Be Excited About For UNC Basketball in 2026-27

UNC Basketball's presumed backcourt starters are Utah transfer Terrence Brown, Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas, and NC State transfer Matt Able. Brown is a downhill slasher who averaged over 19 points per game last season at Utah. He projects as the leading scorer not just in this backcourt, but on the team. Able and Avdalas are NBA prospects. (Heel Tough Blog)

Drake Maye rebounds as Patriots hand Bills first defeat

Quarterback Drake Maye snapped out of his early-season slide with a clutch performance as the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills 29-26 at Highmark Stadium in a result that coach Mike Vrabel highlighted as critical for the defending AFC champions. "Josh Allen is unbelievable, but I felt like Drake went toe-to-toe with him," Vrabel said. (ESPN)

With Long Stretch Ahead, UNC Football Looking Forward

The Tar Heels have eight straight weeks of nonstop football ahead of them. As team captain Jordan Shipp explained, there’s no time to linger. "The good thing about this team is now that this game is over, we’re gonna go home, we’re gonna watch the film tomorrow, but after that we’re not looking back," Shipp said Saturday. "100 percent to Pitt." (Chapelboro.com)

Michael Jordan kept wearing the same UNC shirt for 15 years: “We washed it separately”

As a freshman, Michael Jordan picked up a plain UNC T-shirt for practice. Everyone got one, just something to sweat through during warmups. For Jordan, though, that shirt became much more than that. He kept wearing it under his uniform throughout his years in Chapel Hill. The same shirt stayed with him through his first three NBA championship runs. (Basketball Network)

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye breaks out of slump, Javonte Williams runs for 3 TDs

Drake Maye ended the worst three-game stretch of his career, Javonte Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns, and Omarion Hampton scored in the fourth quarter in a good week for former UNC Football players in Week 4 of the NFL season. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three TDs in the Patriots’ 29-26 win at Buffalo. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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