Charles Barkley claims Caleb Wilson 'has the most upside' in the NBA Draft

It’s safe to say that Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a massive fan of UNC forward Caleb Wilson, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson had a magnificent freshman season before suffering a broken thumb that prematurely ended his year. He was named a Consensus Second Team All-American. (On3.com)

Takeaways from Diamond Heels Series Win Over NC State

North Carolina completed regular-season play against NC State this weekend, taking two of three games at Doak Field from Thursday to Saturday. The Tar Heels (43-10-1, 22-8) won their ninth straight ACC series to cap off the season versus the rival Wolfpack (32-21, 14-16). Game one was a 9-4 Tar Heels victory behind another great start from Jason DeCaro. (TarHeel247)

What's the difference between each UNC merch shop on Franklin Street?

Franklin Street is lined with restaurants, coffee shops and to a large extent, apparel stores. But as a student and longtime University of North Carolina fan, I rarely step foot in these shops because my closet is already overflowing with merchandise. Yet, there are still so many apparel stores, leaving one to wonder — what distinguishes each from the other? (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC football to wear 1980 throwback jerseys for game during 2026 season

UNC football will wear throwback jerseys in 2026 to celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium. Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels will rock uniforms from the 1980 ACC championship season, which finished with UNC logging an 11-1 record as a top-10 team. Lawrence Taylor, Amos Lawrence and Donnell Thompson were among the players on that squad. (MSN.com)

Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs Named To USA Field Hockey Hall Of Fame

UNC Field Hockey legend Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs has been inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame. Briggs owns one of the most decorated careers in UNC Field Hockey history. As a player she was a two-time first team All-American and national champion. She added another national title as a volunteer assistant coach with the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Concludes Regular Season, Turns Page To Postseason

No. 2 UNC Baseball's chance for an in-state, rivalry sweep fell short Saturday in Raleigh, as the Diamond Heels lost to NC State, 7-2. The loss marked Carolina’s 10th of the season, as the Tar Heels closed out the regular season with a 43-10-1 record, and 22-8 in the ACC. The Tar Heels enter the postseason with everything to play for still in front of them. (Inside Carolina)

Makayla Paige Wins 800m ACC Championship

UNC Track & Field concluded the final day of the ACC Championships with three medals, highlighted by Makayla Paige (2:00.86) winning the women's 800m championships. Paige won her first ACC crown with her signature style, running a tactical race and kicking in the final turn, as she switched on the afterburners and won by nearly two seconds. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men’s Lacrosse Falls To Syracuse In NCAA Quarterfinal, 13-11

Sixth-seeded Syracuse defeated No. 3 North Carolina, 13-11, Saturday in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse quarterfinals. The Tar Heels conclude the season with a 13-5 record, an appearance in the ACC championship game, and their first NCAA quarterfinal appearance in five years. Dominic Pietramala, Brevin Wilson and Anthony Raio posted two goals apiece. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Falls Short Of Sweep Against NC State

One game after everything went right for North Carolina against NC State, little went the Tar Heels’ way in their regular-season finale. Against a hot pitcher, No. 2 UNC went from scoring 17 runs Friday to only having four runners in scoring position, as NC State salvaged a game in the three-game series with a 7-2 victory (Box Score) at Doak Field on Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Patriots QB Drake Maye already earning praise from new teammates

Julian Hill was already impressed with Drake Maye before he signed with the Patriots this offseason. The veteran tight end spent three seasons in Miami and saw Maye work up close in the AFC East. Before that, the North Carolina native was also familiar with the quarterback from their high school days. Still, Maye found a way to surprise Hill this offseason. (MSN.com)

Eric Church delivers 'greatest commencement speech ever' in viral address to UNC graduates

Country music star Eric Church earned praise for delivering the "greatest" commencement speech with his now-viral address to UNC graduates, after working on the piece for nearly a year. Church, armed with a Tar Heel-emblazoned guitar, dedicated his oration by giving a lesson on the instrument, explaining what each of the "six strings" means. (New York Post)

UNC Men's Lacrosse Faces Syracuse In NCAA Quarterfinals Saturday

A spot in Championship Weekend is on the line Saturday, as ACC foes North Carolina and Syracuse meet in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is 2:30 PM on ESPNU. Saturday is the third matchup between the programs in 2026, with the Tar Heels winning the previous two (April 4: 14-9, May 1: 12-10). (GoHeels.com)

No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Falls In Elite Eight To No. 4 Texas A&M, 4-3

No. 5 UNC Women's Tennis battled No. 4 Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals Friday in Athens, Ga. The matchup went down to the wire, resulting in a 4-3 loss for the Tar Heels. UNC's Oby Kajuru posted a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win. And the top two players in the nation battled it out, with No. 2 Reese Brantmeier falling to No. 1 Lucciana Perry. (GoHeels.com)

Six Tar Heels Advance To Finals At ACC Track & Field Championships

UNC Track & Field had a good day two of the ACC Championships. Tori Goodson and Kalani Witherspoon earned spots in the women's 100m hurdles finals. Trevor Paschall and Delea Martins had phenomenal days in the 400m. Ella Auderset and Makayla Paige earned spots in the women's 800m finals. Sydney Masciarelli earned Second Team All-ACC honors. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Crushes NC State for 13th Run-Rule Win

North Carolina’s offense has shifted into overdrive as postseason approaches. The No. 2 Tar Heels batted around in three of the first five innings and hit multiple home runs for the fifth consecutive game in a 17–7 7-inning victory Friday over N.C. State at Doak Field, their 13th run-rule win (Highlights, Box Score). UNC has won nine straight ACC series. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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