Kane Kepley's speed on the base paths slides him among elite UNC baseball company

Posted May 31, 2025
We've learned quite a bit about Kane Kepley during his first season at UNC. From the outfielder's elite walk-up song (one that gets the crowd at Boshamer Stadium raising essentially whatever is in their hand at the moment to reenact the famous Simba scene from the movie, 'The Lion King') to his elite defensive ability, Kepley has become a fan favorite. (Keeping It Heel)

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