Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Summer Pick-up Game Observations

Host Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss what stood out during Michael Malone's first summer camp session and which players are making strong impressions. Plus, several notable UNC Basketball alumni returned to to play with the current roster. Which former players were in town? What did those matchups reveal? (View Video)

What Henri Veesaar had to say at his Atlanta Hawks introductory press conference

Henri Veesaar on his basketball role models: "Since I was little I've liked watching Karl-Anthony Towns. I feel like he is one of those bigs who was the first ones to really shoot it and be able to drive. Being able to create an advantage off his shooting and being able to move the basketball that way. I definitely like to look at Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Williams." (TarHeel247)

Video: Inside The Lines - UNC Baseball 2026 Season Recap

Tommy Ashley, Grace Nugent, and Spencer Haskell from Inside Carolina return from Omaha to recap UNC Baseball's 2026 season - what went right, what went wrong, and what's ahead for Scott Forbes and his coaching staff as the work is already in full swing for next season. (View Video)

Achol Akot To Represent Canada At 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference

Hitting the international stage representing her home country of Canada, UNC Women's Basketball forward Achol Akot travels to Chile to compete in the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference from June 27-July 3. Akot transferred to UNC this offseason after a season at Oklahoma State, setting new career-highs in multiple categories. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson’s No. 4 Draft Selection is a Potential Recruiting Gold Mine for UNC Basketball

Caleb Wilson becoming UNC’s highest NBA Draft pick in more than 20 years is a win far beyond one night. His star power, visibility with the Bulls, and connection to the Tar Heels could create recruiting dividends for years to come. Every highlight package, game, and interview becomes another opportunity for viewers to hear the words "North Carolina." (RoundTable.io)

Kane Kepley named to Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list

The Baseball America writeup is essentially the scouting consensus you’d expect, and it’s something we’ve heard before. Kane Kepley is “one of the most advanced hitters in the Cubs system” on the strength of his swing decisions and contact, but the upside is capped by his size and a lack of power. The Cubs knew this was his profile when they drafted him. (Bleacher Nation)

UNC baseball's captains reflect on heartbreak after College World Series loss

After the North Carolina Tar Heels’ 13–2 defeat to the Oklahoma Sooners in Game 3 of the College World Series final, head coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and relief pitcher Matthew Matthijs addressed the media. The Sooners (43-23) secured their third national title, their first since 1994. Here’s what Gallaher and Matthijs shared. (USA Today)

College basketball coaches on the top 2026 NBA draft picks

On Caleb Wilson: "In the open court, he was down the court in three dribbles. It felt like a college version of Giannis [Antetokounmpo]. Is he a finished product? Absolutely not, but that's what's exciting. His skills can still develop. He's just scratching the surface, but his combination of positional size, length, athleticism, ball skills, I was blown away." (ESPN)

Atlanta Hawks ‘shocked’ to get Henri Veesaar, who is introduced with Hubert Davis on hand

Henri Veesaar’s first day as an Atlanta Hawk came with a familiar face watching from the back of the room. Former UNC coach Hubert Davis was on hand Thursday as Veesaar, Atlanta’s second-round pick, met with reporters. Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh said the team was "shocked" Veesaar was still available in the second round. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Alexandros Samodurov Arrives, Henri Veesaar's Draft Decision

UNC Basketball secures a major boost as prized international big man Alexandros Samodurov arrives in Chapel Hill. The conversation then pivots to Henri Veesaar’s NBA Draft surprise. Did he make a mistake going pro after falling to the second round, leaving millions on the table from UNC’s NIL package? (View Video)

UNC Repeats Fourth-Place Finish In Final Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

Two national runner-up teams and seven others in the top 10 led the University of North Carolina to a second-straight fourth-place finish in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. This is UNC's seventh-straight top-10 finish, 10th in the last 11 seasons and 27th in the 32-year history of the competition. Only Stanford and Florida (with 32 apiece) have more. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball To Play Illinois At 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown

UNC and Illinois will square off in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown on Jan. 30, pitting two programs that expect to compete for their respective league titles in a crucial late-season non-conference contest. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, with game time and TV designation to be announced at a later date. (GoHeels.com)

Henri Veesaar's Draft-Night Fall Is a Cautionary Tale, But Not a Failure

Henri Veesaar left millions in guaranteed NIL money behind to pursue the NBA. After falling from projected late first-round status to No. 52 overall, his story has become a cautionary tale. But it also reflects a player choosing to bet on himself and move forward. The Los Angeles Clippers drafted him before he was immediately dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. (RoundTable.io)

Coby White to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets on 3-year, $74M deal

Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt following Charlotte's agreed-upon trade to send LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (ESPN)

UNC promotes Jaelynn Murray Burrus to Director of Women’s Basketball

Jaelynn Murray Burrus’ Carolina story has already taken her from player to captain, from graduate student to staff member, and now into one of the program’s key leadership roles. After three years on the UNC Women’s Basketball staff as assistant director of recruiting operations, Murray Burrus was elevated Thursday to Director of Women’s Basketball. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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