Coby White to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets on 3-year, $74M deal
Free agent guard
Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt following Charlotte's agreed-upon trade to send LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (
ESPN)
UNC promotes Jaelynn Murray Burrus to Director of Women’s Basketball
Jaelynn Murray Burrus’ Carolina story has already taken her from player to captain, from graduate student to staff member, and now into one of the program’s key leadership roles. After three years on the UNC Women’s Basketball staff as assistant director of recruiting operations, Murray Burrus was elevated Thursday to Director of Women’s Basketball. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Report: UNC Men's Basketball to face NC State in non-conference game in Greensboro Coliseum
North Carolina Men's Basketball is reportedly set to play NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum in a non-conference matchup this December. Contract details are still being finalized and haven't been released publicly, but multiple sources noted that the tentative date for the game is set for Dec. 15, following the ACC/SEC Challenge the week prior. (
247 Sports)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the
UNC men's basketball roster, team development during the summer sessions in Chapel Hill, new additions to the Tar Heels, early observations, summer camp game results between the veterans and returning players, and more.
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Thu Jun 25
UNC Connections to the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes
Mike Sundheim has been with the Carolina Hurricanes in some capacity for 28 years. Sundheim graduated from UNC in 2000, meaning he started with the Hurricanes was attending Carolina. He’s now the Vice President of Communications for Hurricanes Holdings, which means he is the primary person who handles anything related to the Hurricanes. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Baseball College World Series Recap
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss UNC Baseball's trip to Omaha, runner-up finish in the College World Series, why Oklahoma won, the Tar Heels' pitching challenges, offensive struggles, Carolina's increased commitment to baseball, and more.
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Thu Jun 25
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: UConn
In an atypical late-season non-conference game, UNC Football will visit UConn in the first year of a home-and-home series on Nov. 7. It'll be the Tar Heels' second time playing UConn in a true road game, with its only trip 17 years ago. The Tar Heels bested the Huskies in Chapel Hill in 1990 and 2008, before securing a 12-10 win at UConn in 2009. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Baseball Fans Mourn Title Game Loss, Celebrate Team on Social Media as Season Ends
The Diamond Heels fell one win short of a national title at the College World Series. After the last game of the entire college baseball season, UNC followers and fan accounts took to social media to share their reactions to the game and support for the program — which experienced its highest win total in a season (54) since reaching 56 wins in 2013. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC Soccer Signee Maddie DiMaria Named Gatorade National Player Of The Year
A program already responsible for producing some of the most iconic names in the sport is set to soon welcome another potential star to Chapel Hill in Maddie DiMaria. On Wednesday, Gatorade announced that the St. Louis (Mo.) Cor Jesu Academy standout and North Carolina signee is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. (
Inside Carolina)
Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA Draft
A lifelong dream came true Wednesday for North Carolina’s
Henri Veesaar when he heard his name called with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-footer from Tallinn, Estonia makes the next step in his basketball career following one season in Chapel Hill where averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Tar Heels. (
Inside Carolina)
How pitching coach Joey Lancellotti helped La Salle throw its first no-hitter since 1997
When
Joey Lancellotti was 3 years old, his father, Joe, lied about his son’s age so he could play in the 5- to 6-year age group for tee ball. However, the opposing coach noticed Joey’s diaper through his baseball pants. The unusual situation was the start of a deep love of baseball for the younger Lancellotti. Lancellotti had a successful four-year career at UNC. (
Philadelphia Inquirer)
UNC's Gavin Gallaher gives heartbreaking quote after CWS title loss vs. Oklahoma
Gavin Gallaher played a major role in the University of North Carolina baseball program's success during the 2026 season. One of the key veteran returners, Gallaher not only switched positions (becoming a Gold Glover at second base), but continued to be "Mr. Clutch" at the plate. He also took on the responsibility of wearing the "C" on his jersey. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Is UNC's Highest NBA Draft Pick In 2 Decades
Caleb Wilson goes No. 4 to the Chicago Bulls and it's great news for the Tar Heels. He's the highest draft pick for UNC Basketball since
Marvin Williams went No. 2 in 2005. This is big for Carolina from a branding and visibility standpoint, particularly with someone of Caleb's personality.
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Wed Jun 24
Take a closer look at South Building’s new copper roof
The weathervane at the top of South Building hasn’t been the highest point on campus in nearly a century, but for now, anyway, it is the newest. The directional device was the finishing touch on a major roof construction project that wrapped up in March. South Building, which dates to 1798, had not undergone a project this extensive since 1927. (
UNC.edu)
Scott Forbes sends tear-jerker message to his UNC players after rough loss to Oklahoma
It's tough to put this loss into words. For UNC and
Scott Forbes, one win was needed to make school history in winning the College World Series for the first time. Oklahoma had other ideas, posting a dominant victory in Game 3 to break hearts all over Chapel Hill. Forbes himself was emotional after the defeat, fighting back tears while speaking to the media. (
Keeping It Heel)