Neoklis Avdalas Discusses Transfer to UNC, Freshman Struggles, and Michael Malone
With a full season of college basketball behind him,
Neoklis Avdalas has arrived in Chapel Hill ready for the next step in his development. Speaking publicly for the first time since committing to UNC on April 13, the Greek playmaker spoke with Sportal Greece to discuss his decision to join the Tar Heels, his freshman season at Virginia Tech, and more. (
Inside Carolina)
Three UNC Women's Soccer Standouts Prepare For U-20 National Team Camp
The U.S. U-20 Women's National Team has announced the 24-player roster for an upcoming training camp and pair of matches. A trio of Tar Heels were named to the roster: Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, and Sealey Strawn. The team will train and compete at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Ga. from July 5-16. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Running Back Breakdown and Superlatives
Football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down North Carolina running back superlatives from a position group that includes
Benjamin Hall, Kaleb Jackson, Jaylen McGill,
Demon June, and
Charleston French.
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Wed Jul 1
Tommy Thigpen Named Defensive Coordinator at NC Central
Former UNC three-time All-ACC linebacker and assistant coach
Tommy Thigpen has been hired as defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the NC Central Eagles. Most recently, Thigpen spent the 2025 football season coaching linebackers for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He coached linebackers at UNC from 2019-24. (
NCCU Eagles)
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: NC State
UNC Football seeks redemption in 2026 in front of its home fans to get back on the winning side of the rivalry. While many thought the Wolfpack could lose NC State quarterback CJ Bailey to the transfer portal, who would've been highly coveted by teams around the country, the two-year starter will remain in Raleigh to lead NC State for a third season. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Track & Field Welcomes Back Scott Houston As Assistant Coach
Tar Heel letterwinner and pole vault great Scott Houston returns home to Chapel Hill as director of track and field/cross country, as Chris Miltenberg announced him as assistant coach. A standout pole vaulter for UNC from 2008-12, Scott returns to Chapel Hill after serving as the pole vault coach at High Point since 2015, where he developed 13 All-Americans. (
GoHeels.com)
Why Michael Malone’s First UNC Basketball Roster Is Better — and Worse
UNC Basketball has added talent and depth to its backcourt. The Tar Heels bring back
Jaydon Young and
Isaiah Denis, who should develop nicely in the offseason. The Tar Heels added Terrence Brown, Matt Able,
Kevin Thomas, and Neoklis Avdalas, four guards who will all get significant playing time. The frontcourt is where the talent drop-off exists. (
Sports Illustrated)
UNC's Dorrance Field Becomes Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium
UNC has expanded the name of its soccer and lacrosse venue to Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium, recognizing youth sports opportunities while continuing to honor legendary coach
Anson Dorrance. Kathleen Welsh and Gary Loveman, parents of two former UNC women's soccer players, made a leadership gift to broaden the stadium's name. (
GoHeels.com)
Former Tar Heel Soccer Standout Sebastian Berhalter nets first career World Cup goal
In that loss to Turkey, the USMNT played most of their backups as they opted to rest the starters. But one of those backups is a key substitute who is one of the first to come off the bench for the team. Sebastian Berhalter has carved out a role for himself in his first World Cup. On Thursday, the former Tar Heel standout scored his first career World Cup goal. (
USA Today)
UNC researchers developing the world’s largest sky-survey telescope
UNC is embarking on a bold new era of astronomical discovery with the construction of the Argus Array, a revolutionary telescope system that will be the first large telescope capable of observing the entire Northern nighttime sky at once and identifying rare cosmic events in real time. Argus will generate data at a rate of 2,000 gigabits per second. (
UNC.edu)
Check out the Full Schedule for UNC’s ACC Network Takeover
The ACC Network will air a full day of UNC games from the 2025-26 academic year Wednesday, July 1. It’s part of a series of ACC Network Takeovers. UNC’s takeover includes coverage from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. At 5 p.m., catch one of the most memorable games in the history of the Smith Center, as ACCN will re-air UNC’s win over Duke. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Re-Ignites Rivalries With NC State, Illinois
UNC Basketball has added non-conference matchups against Illinois and NC State. Isaac Schade discusses the the Wolfpack matchup in Greensboro and why adding Illinois to the January schedule gives the Tar Heels national legitimacy in a rare midseason showdown in Nashville.
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Tue Jun 30
These Tar Heels are working the World Cup
As the world visits North America this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some Tar Heels are helping make the historic event happen. The Well spoke with Carolina student Isla Mclaughlin and alumna Emily Cancro who are working in different capacities during the games to learn more about their roles and how Carolina has prepared them for this experience. (
UNC.edu)
Why Jordan Shipp Stayed at UNC: 'I'm Carolina Through And Through"
After UNC Football's 4-8 finish in
Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm, Tar Heels leading receiver
Jordan Shipp had every opportunity to become the 32nd player to depart the program in search of greener pastures in January. In an offense often difficult to watch, the former four-star, top-100 recruit emerged as North Carolina’s clear-cut top target. (
Inside Carolina)
D1 Baseball adds to Caden Glauber’s Freshman of the Year honors
Caden Glauber’s sensational debut college season already had produced ACC Freshman of the Year honors, All-ACC recognition, a national freshman pitching award from Perfect Game, and a place on the Men’s College World Series All-Tournament Team. D1Baseball added another honor Monday, naming the UNC right-hander national Freshman of the Year. (
Tar Heel Tribune)