Sayon Keita brings defensive upside to UNC, but when will he arrive in Chapel Hill?

Sayon Keita, the 6-foot-11 center from Mali, arrives at UNC after developing overseas, including time in FC Barcelona's system. Before Keita can begin his freshman season, however, he first has to make it to Chapel Hill. While the school has not announced a timetable for his arrival, a source indicated that Keita is expected to arrive some time in August. (Yahoo! Sports)

Jordan Shipp Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been nominated for the 2026 Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team, the organization announced Monday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academics, and athletics. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Malloy Smith

Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith and brother of K.J. Smith, joins Isaac Schade to share his perspective on carrying the Smith name, adapting to Coach Michael Malone’s leadership, his vision for the Tar Heels' future, and more. (View Video)

Steve Newmark Reflects on the Difficulty of Moving on from Hubert Davis

"The most difficult thing an athletic director has to do is when is when you feel like you need to make a change," Steve Newmark said. "It was tough, and we agonized over it. And Hubert is as good a person as you're going to meet. He cares for his players as much as anybody that I've ever seen. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into this program." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

UNC Football players laud Bill Belichick's 'humility,' won't count on outside support

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp said he takes criticism against Bill Belichick personally. He hasn’t bothered to find out why some people dislike the former NFL coach, but he knows not to count on their support. "We know not to expect anything from anybody else. We know that Carolina has to protect Carolina, and that’s the mentality we need to have." (MSN.com)

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is its new culture

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is in how the Tar Heels work. A year into his college experiment, Belichick said the 2026 Tar Heels barely resemble the group that stumbled to 4-8 in his debut season and at times struggled just to function in practice. The difference, he says, starts with experience and extends to a revamped culture. (USA Today)

UNC Women’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule

UNC Women's Soccer announced the 2026 schedule Monday. The slate features a unique trip abroad and competitive nonconference opponents to prepare for ACC play. The Tar Heels return to Dorrance Field for the first time this season in an exhibition against South Carolina Aug. 5. UNC will then begin the regular season against Fairfield and Quinnipiac. (GoHeels.com)

Jarin Stevenson Has Become a Cornerstone for UNC Basketball

Six days after Michael Malone was hired and after meeting with the new coach, Jarin Stevenson announced he was staying home with the Tar Heels for his senior season, giving Malone an experienced piece in his frontcourt. Stevenson, whose family resides in Chapel Hill, played high school basketball at Seaforth, just 15 miles from the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

31 Tar Heels headed to NFL camps, with Drake Maye among nine projected to start

The projected starters: British Brooks, Houston Texans fullback - Brooks moves into a first-string role in his third NFL season after totaling 17 carries for 787 yards (20 longest) and 10 special-teams tackles and assists in 2025. Tez Walker, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver - Walker is projected to take over as a starter entering his third NFL season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Busch may have hit the coolest regular-season home run in Cubs history

Saturday was a special day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs franchise was celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 World Series Championship team, ending the franchise's 108-year drought. The Cubs had the players and coaches from that team come to the stadium for a reunion. Michael Busch found a way to make the day even more special. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Angelo Brizzi

Angelo Brizzi, a 6-3 guard is joining UNC Men's Basketball as a graduate student for the 2026-27 season. Brizzi averaged 14.5 points last season at the University of Buffalo. He started all 32 games for the Bulls and averaged nearly 16 points in Mid-American Conference action. He scored 20 or more points eight times, including a career-best 27 vs. UMass. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye’s potential 2026 leap goes beyond the stat sheet

What signals improvement for Drake Maye in 2026? Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots QB concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting. (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Las Vegas

There were a few down moments for Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls rookie. The franchise has been searching for "that dude" for years and might have found him with the No. 4 pick. And it’s not just his above-the-rim game. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offers Asa Montgomery

Michael Malone and UNC offered class of 2027 4-star small forward Asa Montgomery, capitalizing on his rapid climb up the basketball recruiting rankings. Will the Tar Heels' early pursuit secure a future centerpiece, or will competition from programs like Alabama and Louisville intensify the recruiting battle? (View Video)

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