Ademola Okulaja: The Heart of the Team

Posted May 18, 2022
Ademola Okulaja, a four-year starter for the North Carolina Tar Heels between 1995-96 and 1998-99 and a long-time stalwart in German and European basketball, died this week aged 46. Okulaja was viewed by coaches, teammates, and close observers as a crucial team leader: an unselfish, team-first player whose effort and commitment set the standard. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is UNC Basketball A Top-25 Team At This Point?
The North Carolina Basketball coaching staff is putting together a team that they hope will contend, but are the Tar Heels a top-25 team at...
Wed May 6, 2026

Evan Smith, UNC Basketball’s last JV player, returns to play for coach Michael Malone
New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone didn’t know much about Evan Smith, so Smith told him about himself and his journey to get on the...
Wed May 6, 2026

Roy Williams shares wisdom with Carolina seniors
Roy Williams is a basketball legend, a three-time national champion head coach, and, a proud Carolina alumnus. "You are a graduate of the University of...
Mon May 4, 2026

Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke
What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian...
Mon May 4, 2026