Which UNC athletes will be the Tar Heels’ best in 2024?

Posted Jan 9, 2024
A new year has arrived, and it’s time to look at some athletes who could thrive for North Carolina in 2024. UNC Field Hockey provided the top highlight in 2023, winning a national championship for the fifth time in six seasons. Representing seven sports, here’s a look at 11 UNC standouts primed to make headlines in 2024 as the top Tar Heels on campus. (Fayetteville Observer)

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