Melkart Abou-Jaoude’s Steady Rise Reflects UNC’s Culture of Consistency

During his Tuesday availability, UNC Football coach Bill Belichick highlighted defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude’s growth as a reflection of UNC’s standard for preparation and self-improvement. "Nobody works harder than Melkart. He’s a very good worker in every phase of the game - training, lifting, conditioning, film, practice, and then applying it in games." (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Elon: When, where to watch, notes, rosters, stats

UNC Women's Basketball leads the series with Elon 12–2, and has won the last 11 meetings, the last a 68–39 win in Carmichael Arena on Nov. 18, 2023. Elon, which beat Winston-Salem State 70–59 in an Oct. 28 exhibition, opened its season Monday at East Tennessee State with a 65–56 overtime win, with all 11 players who played scoring. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Dylan Mingo Visiting, UNC Basketball Hosts Kansas, Cardinal Comes Calling

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo visits this weekend as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas, Carolina Football faces Stanford, Women’s Basketball hosts Elon and multiple recruits, Theo Pinson is throwing a UNC vs. KU watch party with Carolina Basketball legends, two football recruits decommitted, Walt Weiss named Atlanta Braves manager, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Basketball vs. Kansas: Preview and Prediction

UNC basketball and Kansas meet again Friday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m., ESPN) in a top-25 matchup between the bluest of bluebloods at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. Prediction: UNC 76, Kansas 73. The last two games between the Tar Heels and Jayhawks have come down to one possession, so why break that trend? (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball vs. Kansas Preview

UNC Basketball faces their first major test against the Kansas Jayhawks in a game that could define their entire season. Can the Tar Heels handle the pressure of facing a fellow blue blood program in just their second game? Host Isaac Schade discusses Friday's primetime matchup. (View Video)

Stanford’s Visit Renews High School Rivalry for UNC Linebacker Khmori House

Two years ago, Mater Dei took down St. John Bosco 35-7 to capture the CIF Southern Section Division I championship in a clash between two of the biggest high school powerhouses in the country. So how might a prep football game played in 2023 and roughly 2,500 miles away figure into Saturday’s matchup between North Carolina and Stanford? (Inside Carolina)

Point Guard Kyan Evans Adapting to 'Different' Roster at UNC

Plenty is different from a basketball perspective right now for UNC point guard Kyan Evans than was the case a year ago at Colorado State. As good as the Rams were, the composition of the roster was not quite what it is with the Tar Heels. Longer. More skilled. Deeper. And more athletic. Evans has had to raise his game to keep up in Chapel Hill. (TarHeel247)

No. 11 UNC Women's Basketball Hosting Elon On Thursday

No. 11 North Carolina Women's Basketball hosts the Elon Phoenix at Carmichael Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra. UNC looks to earn its 30th consecutive win over a unranked non-conference foe and its 10th straight over a non-conference opponent at Carmichael. Elon is led by a legendary Tar Heel in head coach Charlotte Smith. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Self relishes taking Kansas to Chapel Hill, but didn’t want to when Roy Williams was UNC coach

The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks’ first trip in program history to Chapel Hill to face No. 25 North Carolina will come with all the weight of storied programs’ histories. For coach Bill Self, the 7 p.m. Friday game (ESPN) is not only a marquee matchup but a bucket-list moment. "I’ve never been to Chapel Hill to play, so I am personally excited," Self said Wednesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - Episode 9 - Nov. 6, 2025

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network checks in with North Carolina Football head coach Bill Belichick following the Tar Heels' 27-10 road victory at Syracuse and ahead of UNC's showdown against Stanford at Kenan Stadium on Saturday. (View Video)

North Carolina’s Bullpen Weapon: The Rise of Walker McDuffie

If there is one thing that has defined Walker McDuffie’s college baseball career, it’s his slider. Boomerang, old school, ghostly, fluid—all words that can be used to describe the North Carolina pitcher's devastating off-speed offering. If he were a chef, this would be his Michelin-starred signature dish. It hasn’t been a long Tar Heel career, but it’s been eventful. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men’s Soccer Wins at Notre Dame in ACC Tournament 1st Round

UNC Men's Soccer opened the ACC Tournament with a bang Wednesday, scoring two first-half goals on its way to a 3-1 win at Notre Dame in the tournament’s first round (Highlights). The Tar Heels, the No. 9 seed in the field, will now advance to the quarterfinals Sunday. UNC goalkeeper Andrew Cordes made five saves to keep the Tar Heels in front. (Chapelboro.com)

Previewing UNC men's basketball's frontcourt

First-year forward Caleb Wilson is one of UNC's most anticipated additions for the upcoming season. Wilson is a mobile 6-foot-10 and boasts a 7-foot wingspan. Even at that height, Wilson is a fluid mover capable of guarding multiple positions with his quick feet and snagging rebounds with his length. Henri Veesaar stands at 7-feet tall with a 7-foot-2 wingspan. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Basketball Revisiting Wild Times

Although the 2025-26 Tar Heels have played only four games (Blue-White scrimmage, two exhibitions, season opener), and only their 94-54 victory over Central Arkansas counted in the standings, it’s not difficult to see that freshman forward Caleb Wilson is their best player. Wilson’s attitude, demeanor and personality bode well for the Tar Heels. (Chapelboro.com)

Previewing UNC women's basketball's backcourt

As the lead returner for the Tar Heels heading into this season, a lot of the scoring and backcourt responsibilities will fall on junior guard Reniya Kelly. Kelly was named Preseason All-ACC after averaging 9.6 points per game last season. Of the players joining the Tar Heels this season, senior transfer forward Nyla Harris is looking to step into the do-it-all role. (Daily Tar Heel)

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