Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball
Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009,
Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. (
USA Today)
Kane Kepley Continues To Impress In Cubs' Minor League System
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Kane Kepley has one of the more intriguing profiles that you’ll come across in the minor leagues. Chicago used their second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Kepley out of the University of North Carolina, and he's quickly established himself as one of the more interesting young players in the organization. (
North Side Baseball)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC's QB1 Billy Edwards, Jr.
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why
Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod over
Miles O'Neill and
Travis Burgess, and what the decision means for the Carolina offense.
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Wed Aug 19
UNC's Lockermann, Nikolai, Zellefrow Named To Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XIs
UNC Men's Soccer standouts Nick Lockermann, Luca Nikolai, and Ryan Zellefrow were named to Top Drawer Soccer Best XIs, the outlet announced. Lockermann and Zellefrow were both named to the first team, while Nikolai earned a spot on the second team. Lockermann produced an illustrious career at Vermont before joining the Tar Heels this spring. (
GoHeels.com)
Bill Belichick's quarterback situations ranked: From Tom Brady to UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.
From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's
Billy Edwards Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under
Bill Belichick spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success. (
CBS Sports)
UNC Football's Trip to Ireland 'Much More Than a Game'
UNC Football kicks off its season in Dublin, Ireland, playing Texas Christian University on Aug. 29 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. But the Tar Heel experience in Ireland will be “Much More Than a Game.” That’s what the University is calling the wide range of activities and events planned for students, fans, alumni, and faculty and staff going to Dublin. (
UNC.edu)
Video: Michael Malone Wednesday Press Conference and Media Availability
UNC Men's Basketball basketball coach
Michael Malone speaks with the media Wednesday to help introduce the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic, a two-year basketball event featuring UNC vs. NC State at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Malone also spoke individually to reporters about this season's Tar Heels.
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Wed Aug 19
Michael Malone on Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov 'Everything is a Go'
"As far as I am aware, they're both cleared, they're in class, they're in workouts, and I think everything is a go,"
Michael Malone said of
Sayon Keita and
Alexandros Samodurov. A program spokesperson said both players are fully cleared and participating in all team activities. Samodurov will be listed as a junior, but he has three years of eligibility. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Men's Lacrosse Asst. Coach Dave Pietramala Named To 2026 IMLCA Hall Of Fame Class
North Carolina Men's Lacrosse assistant coach Dave Pietramala has been named to the 2026 Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame class. Named the Tar Heel defensive coordinator in the summer of 2023, Pietramala's assistant coaching resume includes stints at the Gilman School, Johns Hopkins, Penn, Loyola, and Syracuse. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down Cade Bennerman’s Potential
We continue our UNC Basketball roster preview with Northwestern transfer
Cade Bennerman. With Bannerman’s rare size, 7'5" wingspan, and flashes of guard skills from a high school growth spurt, Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss whether Bennerman can translate upside into impactful minutes.
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Wed Aug 19
UNC vs. N.C. State non-conference basketball game set for Greensboro on Dec. 15
North Carolina and NC State will play a non-conference basketball game in Greensboro on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tobacco Road Classic was officially announced at a Wednesday press conference that included coaches
Michael Malone of UNC and Justin Gainey of N.C. State. Carolina is expected to announce the rest of its nonconference schedule Thursday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Chansky’s Notebook: Setting the Expectations
It’s hard not to draw parallels between the first offseasons of
Michael Malone and
Bill Belichick over with the football program. Aside from being championship-winning coaches at the professional level, both oversaw programs undergoing massive transitions. But Malone’s enthusiasm for his new digs is enough to quell worries of a Chapel Bill retread. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's First-Year Challenge at UNC
Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the challenges faced by first-year coaches and how the changing times in college basketball has altered those challenges, or not, for new North Carolina coach
Michael Malone.
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Wed Aug 19
Michael Malone Excited for High School Recruiting, 2026-27 Roster, and Becoming Carolina Family
UNC Basketball Coach
Michael Malone: "I've put a great staff of people around me. We're off to a great start with recruiting for next year and the year after. I have attacked this. I didn't come here to hang out. People say, 'Coach, do you golf?' I don't golf. I work. We've been working hard to get this program back to where Tar Heel Nation wants it to be." (
TarHeel247)
Willie Lampkin relishes NFL preseason after missing full year
Former UNC offensive lineman
Willie Lampkin couldn’t help but smile on Saturday night after getting a chance to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason opener. He waited a long time to be back on the field. "It felt great to be out there." Lampkin started the game at center before moving to right guard. He played 23 offensive snaps and was impressive. (
NBC Sports)