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)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Former UNC WR Joe Jauch Talks Tar Heel Football
Former Tar Heel wide receiver Joe Jauch joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss newly named starting quarterback
Billy Edwards Jr., UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's offense, defensive depth, avoiding outside distractions, and more.
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Wed Aug 19
UNC shortstop Jamie Laskofski named No. 1 transfer hitter
Jamie Laskofski is already considered the best hitter to change addresses this offseason. D1 Baseball on Tuesday named the shortstop, who transferred to UNC from William & Mary in June, the No. 1 transfer hitter in the country. Laskofski, who will be a junior next season, went from mid-major standout to one of the most coveted names in the transfer portal. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Will Zac Gallen play a role for the 2026 Diamondbacks again?
When Diamondbacks pitcher
Zac Gallen popped up on the injured list with right elbow inflammation last month, it became uncertain whether he would ever pitch for Arizona again. Gallen has put forth the worst season of his career, went to see renowned surgeon Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion and has since been placed on the 60-day injured list. (
Arizona Sports)
‘Witness’ Carolina’s role in the Revolutionary War
To commemorate America’s 250th birthday, Wilson Library is hosting a new exhibition. “Witnesses to the Revolution: North Carolina and the War for Independence” explores how the American Revolution swept through North Carolina, splitting communities that had to decide whether they wanted American independence or to remain under British rule. (
UNC.edu)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targeting Jordan Page, 10 More Top-15 Recruits
UNC amps up its basketball recruiting strategy as
Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the
2027 class, including 5-star wing
Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this approach the key to returning the Tar Heels to blue-blood dominance?
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Tue Aug 18
Michael Malone says Roy Williams 'had a lot to do' with him taking UNC job
"Coach Williams had a lot to do with me taking this job,"
Michael Malone said. "I was going to stay in the NBA and continue my NBA journey. And I had a couple of great conversations with Hall of Famer Coach
Roy Williams, and I had just met him. I just got to know him, but I feel like I’ve known him for years. Coach Williams has that kind of impact on you." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - What Exactly is Progress for UNC Football?
Progress is mandatory in
Bill Belichick's second season as head coach of UNC Football. But what is progress? Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss all aspects of Carolina Football and what areas of progress are necessary this season.
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Tue Aug 18
Tar Heels In The NFL – Preseason Week One
With the start of NFL Preseason games underway, 31 former Tar Heel players are on NFL rosters ahead of the 2026 season. Here is a recap of each player's performance. Additionally, former North Carolina quarterback and now Chicago Bears head coach
Ben Johnson led the team to a dominant 34-10 victory against the Browns. (
GoHeels.com)
Billy Edwards Jr. Named UNC Starting Quarterback
A winner has emerged from UNC's quarterback competition, as Wisconsin transfer
Billy Edwards Jr. has been named UNC’s starting quarterback to open the season. The sixth-year QB enters the season opener against TCU having won the competition over Texas A&M transfer
Miles O'Neill, redshirt freshman Au'Tori Newkirk, and true freshman
Travis Burgess. (
Inside Carolina)