UNC Football Players Name Teammates to Watch in 2026

At Friday’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, UNC's Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude, and Christo Kelly highlighted several Tar Heel teammates they believe are primed to make a greater impact this season. Here’s who caught their attention: "On offense, I’d say Demon June. He’s grown a lot more. June is gonna be a great player. He’s gonna help us out a lot." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Capitol Tour With Elizabeth Adkins

North Carolina alumna Elizabeth Adkins (Class of 2018) serves as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Follow along as Adkins takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day duties and a walk to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (View Video)

'Throwback' rookie Caleb Wilson giving Chicago Bulls renewed hope

Kevin Garnett folded himself into a baseline seat at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday. This was a week into the 2026 NBA Summer League, which meant some of the most ballyhooed lottery picks already had been shut down, their coaches having seen enough after two or three games. Not the guy Garnett wanted to see, though. Not Caleb Wilson. (NBA.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Special Mention

UNC has been praised by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association by earning a spot on the 2025-26 Academic Top 25 Honor Roll as a special mention. The WBCA highlights college women's basketball programs that boast the highest GPAs among student-athletes on their rosters this past season. As a team, the Tar Heels earned a collective 3.442 GPA. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest On Sayon Keita

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest on UNC Basketball incoming freshman Sayon Keita, the reasons behind his delay in arriving at Carolina, expectations upon his anticipated arrival in August, and more. (View Video)

Houston Texans fullback British Brooks unique position entering training camp

British Brooks fills one of the most specialized roles on Houston’s roster. Part running back, part fullback, part wingback, Brooks gives offensive coordinator Nick Caley the versatility that makes the system function. Brooks’ utility is essential on a 53-man roster. His blocking, special teams ability, and running capabilities allow the offense to be flexible. (Yahoo! Sports)

Caleb Wilson earns first-team NBA All-Summer League honor

Caleb Wilson capped off standout play in Las Vegas by earning a spot on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. The Chicago Bulls forward, who left UNC after one season and was selected fourth in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together one of the most talked-about runs this month. He finished his four-game slate averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Red Sox sign top Draft pick Jake Schaffner using 'off the wall' strategy

Less than a week after the Red Sox selected Jake Schaffner with a first-round Draft pick they knew would be viewed as “very off the wall,” the club officially signed the North Carolina Tar Heels shortstop on Friday. Per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis, the elite contact hitter with plus-speed signed for $2 million -- well below the slot value of $4,373,900. (MLB.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones from Tar Heel 247 joins host Brit Whitmire and publisher R.L. Bynum to discuss the latest developments in UNC sports, including the hiring of athletic director Steve Newark and basketball coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels' football season outlook, and more. (View Video)

In The End, Michael Malone Had Carolina On His Mind

Michael Malone was the first phone call that Steve Newmark made when looking for UNC's next basketball coach after the school parted ways with Hubert Davis in March. Malone was the only unemployed coach that Carolina had on its radar. But he also checked so many of UNC's boxes. "He knows everything about Carolina Basketball," said Newmark. (TarHeel247)

Video: The Athlete Effect - How 23-Year-Old Erin Matson Won an NCAA Championship as Head Coach

How do you become the youngest Division I head coach (age 23!) to win an NCAA? championship? ?UNC Field Hockey's Erin Matson speaks with Bonnie Bernstein about how leadership lessons and communication strategies developed as an elite athlete fueled her head-turning transition from player to trailblazing coach. (View Video)

How Christo Kelly Became Bill Belichick's First UNC Football Commitment

Not all transfer portal recruitment stories are cut from the same cloth. While many players crisscross the country on official visits, searching for the right fit, others stumble into their next opportunity in far less conventional ways. For UNC offensive lineman Christo Kelly, the road to Chapel Hill began on the shoulder of Interstate 90 in upstate New York. (Inside Carolina)

Vera Sjöberg Earns CSC First Team Academic All-America Acclaim

Shining on the track and in the classroom, UNC Track & Field's Vera Sjöberg has been honored with First Team Academic All-America acclaim by the College Sports Communicators organization. Sjöberg shattered the 22-year-old women's indoor 3000m school record with a time of 8:43.06 and earned Second Team All-America honors in the 5000m. (GoHeels.com)

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)

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