Caleb Wilson out with fracture in left hand
Caleb Wilson has a fracture in his left hand, an injury that he suffered in the first half of Tuesday’s loss at Miami. Initial X-rays taken during the game were negative. However, follow-up imaging conducted after the team’s return to Chapel Hill confirmed the fracture. The medical staff is continuing to evaluate the injury to determine his recovery timeline. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC is spending more than ever on athletics. Here’s where the money is going
UNC spent a record $188 million on athletics during the 2024-25 academic year, a total that includes nearly $14 million for upfront revenue-sharing payments to athletes for using their name, image, and likeness. The Tar Heels had a $14 million deficit during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, according to its annual financial report to the NCAA. (
WRAL.com)
Remembering Mike Cooke: Witness to Greatness
Mike Cooke fondly remembers
Frank McGuire’s swagger. It was on full display when the former UNC Basketball coach entered his parents’ home in 1959. Cooke was a big guard at 6-foot-2, tall by late-1950's standards. Recruited by Everett Case (NC State) and Vic Bubas (Duke), Cooke arrived in Chapel Hill in 1960 in a freshman class with four New Yorkers. (
Inside Carolina)
Carolina Insider - Interview With Nyla Harris
Nyla Harris from UNC Women's Basketball joins the podcast coming off of a big road win at NC State to talk with Jones and Adam about the Tar Heels' season so far, her senior leadership, her decision to transfer to Carolina, and what her team needs to do to continue their success the rest of this season.
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Thu Feb 12
UNC Baseball's outfield is a mixed bag of talent and depth
With departing talent and a fresh crop of outfielders, UNC Baseball's outfield is rebuilt but still ready to compete. The preseason No. 11 Diamond Heels are projected to see one transfer portal addition, one freshman and one unnamed returnee patrol the outfield for the 2026 season. The key is that UNC has depth at its disposal, especially in the outfield. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Chansky’s Notebook: Banghart’s Breakthrough?
UNC Women's Basketball (20-5, 9-3
ACC standings) has found its stride with seven straight wins. And the Tar Heels haven’t just been feasting on cellar dwellers. Included in the streak is a win at NC State (the first for
Courtney Banghart) and home wins against ACC contenders Syracuse and Clemson. UNC now has head-to-head tiebreakers against all three. (
Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Wilson in Context
Caleb Wilson has some
Michael Jordan in him, where he finds reasons to be motivated. It can just be something small, but he’ll remember it. The whole thing with Duke stopping talking to him during the recruiting process. He took that to heart. He talked about it, and then what he do? He went out and was the best player on the court against Duke. (
Inside Carolina)
Martina Ballen On Being A Trailblazer And Seeing The Possibilities
"I'm Martina Ballen. And I am a Tar Heel." It's how she introduces herself — plainly, confidently, without flourish. For Ballen, that identity has never needed explanation. UNC has been home for most of her life, and the work she has done here has always felt less like a career and more like a responsibility. "I have been at UNC for 38-and-a-half years." (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Basketball provide consistency over final 7 games?
UNC Basketball is struggling with late-season consistency as the push for a top ACC Tournament seed heats up. Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss the Tar Heels' path after frustrating losses to Miami and Stanford but uplifting wins over Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas.
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Thu Feb 12
Tar Heels lose most of NET gains from Duke win in letdown at Miami
No. 11 UNC Men's Basketball threw away much of what it gained in the NET rankings by beating No. 4 Duke with its 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday. The Tar Heels (19-5, 7-4
ACC standings) had risen to 22 in the NET rankings after Monday’s results but fell to 26 after falling to 5-5 in Quad 1 games, although they moved up to 25 after Wednesday’s games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Basketball Hosts SMU Thursday - Pregame Notes
Heading into the final three weeks of the regular season, UNC Women's Basketball rides a seven-game winning streak as it hosts SMU on Thursday night. The Tar Heels and Mustangs meet for the second time between the programs, as coach
Courtney Banghart is on the verge of her 400th career win when the teams square off at 6 p.m. on ACC Network. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Catcher Macon Winslow’s Fresh Start in Carolina Blue
North Carolina junior catcher
Macon Winslow arrived in Chapel Hill via the transfer portal from Duke, but his connection to Carolina runs deeper than a simple roster move. Winslow has been close with fellow Diamond Heel
Gavin Gallaher since childhood, so close that he once lived with Gallaher's family during high school, and lives with him again now. (
TarHeel247)
Darcy Felter Named ACC Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player Of The Week
UNC Women's Lacrosse attacker Darcy Felter has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for her performance at No. 19 JMU last Friday. This is the first ACC weekly recognition of her career. Felter led the Tar Heels and matched her career high with five goals. She put all her shots on target, scored on a free position, and added two groundballs. (
GoHeels.com)
Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Invited To 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
UNC defensive backs
Marcus Allen and
Thaddeus Dixon have been invited to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, taking place Feb. 23 - Mar. 2 in Indianapolis, Ind. The combine features 319 of the nation's top prospects for an opportunity to showcase their skills through a series of drills, tests, and interviews in advance of the 2026 NFL Draft. (
GoHeels.com)
Shelby Barbee Leads UNC Softball Past Coastal Carolina, 8-2
UNC Softball moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2024 with an 8-2 victory over Coastal Carolina on Wednesday (
Highlights). North Carolina's offense exploded in the fourth inning behind the bat of Shelby Barbee, who tied the game 2-2 with a home run to right center. It was her third home run in four games, adding to her ACC-leading home run total. (
GoHeels.com)