Caleb Wilson earns first-team NBA All-Summer League honor

Caleb Wilson capped off standout play in Las Vegas by earning a spot on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. The Chicago Bulls forward, who left UNC after one season and was selected fourth in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together one of the most talked-about runs this month. He finished his four-game slate averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Red Sox sign top Draft pick Jake Schaffner using 'off the wall' strategy

Less than a week after the Red Sox selected Jake Schaffner with a first-round Draft pick they knew would be viewed as “very off the wall,” the club officially signed the North Carolina Tar Heels shortstop on Friday. Per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis, the elite contact hitter with plus-speed signed for $2 million -- well below the slot value of $4,373,900. (MLB.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones from Tar Heel 247 joins host Brit Whitmire and publisher R.L. Bynum to discuss the latest developments in UNC sports, including the hiring of athletic director Steve Newark and basketball coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels' football season outlook, and more. (View Video)

In The End, Michael Malone Had Carolina On His Mind

Michael Malone was the first phone call that Steve Newmark made when looking for UNC's next basketball coach after the school parted ways with Hubert Davis in March. Malone was the only unemployed coach that Carolina had on its radar. But he also checked so many of UNC's boxes. "He knows everything about Carolina Basketball," said Newmark. (TarHeel247)

Video: The Athlete Effect - How 23-Year-Old Erin Matson Won an NCAA Championship as Head Coach

How do you become the youngest Division I head coach (age 23!) to win an NCAA? championship? ?UNC Field Hockey's Erin Matson speaks with Bonnie Bernstein about how leadership lessons and communication strategies developed as an elite athlete fueled her head-turning transition from player to trailblazing coach. (View Video)

How Christo Kelly Became Bill Belichick's First UNC Football Commitment

Not all transfer portal recruitment stories are cut from the same cloth. While many players crisscross the country on official visits, searching for the right fit, others stumble into their next opportunity in far less conventional ways. For UNC offensive lineman Christo Kelly, the road to Chapel Hill began on the shoulder of Interstate 90 in upstate New York. (Inside Carolina)

Vera Sjöberg Earns CSC First Team Academic All-America Acclaim

Shining on the track and in the classroom, UNC Track & Field's Vera Sjöberg has been honored with First Team Academic All-America acclaim by the College Sports Communicators organization. Sjöberg shattered the 22-year-old women's indoor 3000m school record with a time of 8:43.06 and earned Second Team All-America honors in the 5000m. (GoHeels.com)

Sayon Keita brings defensive upside to UNC, but when will he arrive in Chapel Hill?

Sayon Keita, the 6-foot-11 center from Mali, arrives at UNC after developing overseas, including time in FC Barcelona's system. Before Keita can begin his freshman season, however, he first has to make it to Chapel Hill. While the school has not announced a timetable for his arrival, a source indicated that Keita is expected to arrive some time in August. (Yahoo! Sports)

Jordan Shipp Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been nominated for the 2026 Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team, the organization announced Monday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academics, and athletics. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Malloy Smith

Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith and brother of K.J. Smith, joins Isaac Schade to share his perspective on carrying the Smith name, adapting to Coach Michael Malone’s leadership, his vision for the Tar Heels' future, and more. (View Video)

Steve Newmark Reflects on the Difficulty of Moving on from Hubert Davis

"The most difficult thing an athletic director has to do is when is when you feel like you need to make a change," Steve Newmark said. "It was tough, and we agonized over it. And Hubert is as good a person as you're going to meet. He cares for his players as much as anybody that I've ever seen. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into this program." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

UNC Football players laud Bill Belichick's 'humility,' won't count on outside support

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp said he takes criticism against Bill Belichick personally. He hasn’t bothered to find out why some people dislike the former NFL coach, but he knows not to count on their support. "We know not to expect anything from anybody else. We know that Carolina has to protect Carolina, and that’s the mentality we need to have." (MSN.com)

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is its new culture

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is in how the Tar Heels work. A year into his college experiment, Belichick said the 2026 Tar Heels barely resemble the group that stumbled to 4-8 in his debut season and at times struggled just to function in practice. The difference, he says, starts with experience and extends to a revamped culture. (USA Today)

UNC Women’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule

UNC Women's Soccer announced the 2026 schedule Monday. The slate features a unique trip abroad and competitive nonconference opponents to prepare for ACC play. The Tar Heels return to Dorrance Field for the first time this season in an exhibition against South Carolina Aug. 5. UNC will then begin the regular season against Fairfield and Quinnipiac. (GoHeels.com)

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