UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran

UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced his decision Friday night. Last season as a sophomore, he was 4–2 with two saves and a 4.76 ERA in 28 1/3 innings, striking out 39 while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC alum, former Tar Heels soccer player Jenny Chiu hosts FIFA World Cup TV series

Jenny Chiu ’17 always aimed to become a soccer star. And she has — just not in the way she imagined. As 48 countries compete in the FIFA World Cup this summer, Chiu’s presence can be felt across the globe. The UNC Hussman alumna is the host and face of the TV show “Stories From the Cities,” FIFA’s official documentary series for the World Cup. (UNC.edu)

Seth Trimble Signs With Washington Wizards

Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble signed a free agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Friday. Trimble was not selected in the NBA Draft this week, freeing him to negotiate with interested organizations. The 6-foot-3 native of Wisconsin took part in the Portsmouth Invitational in April and later worked out for multiple NBA teams. (TarHeel247)

Five Fast Facts: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb

Former UNC walk-on linebacker Holcomb originally signed with the Steelers in 2023 as an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb has appeared in 72 career games, starting 59. He has 464 tackles, 282 solo stops, and 19 tackles for a loss. He has added four and a half sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

UNC's Reese Brantmeier Named ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year

North Carolina's Reese Brantmeier has been named 2026 ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight season. The two-time ACC Player of the Year, Brantmeier claimed the NCAA National Singles Championship title in the fall before helping lead the Tar Heels to their second-straight NCAA Elite Eight appearance in the spring. (The ACC)

Caleb Wilson has eyes set on being 'better than Mike' with Chicago Bulls

After the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, he became the first UNC player picked by the Bulls in the top five since Michael Jordan in 1984. Naturally, a reporter had to find out what Wilson thought of the parallels. "I’m writing my own story, honestly," Wilson said. "I want to be better than Mike." (MSN.com)

Video: Interview With UNC Basketball's Malloy Smith

Incoming UNC Basketball freshman Malloy Smith takes us behind the scenes of his basketball journey, what it was like committing to UNC on national television., how he navigated the transition to new coach Michael Malone, his faith, the pressure and privilege of carrying the Smith name, and more. (View Video)

Four Tar Heels Listed in Early 2027 NBA Mock Drafts

With the 2026 NBA Draft in the books, attention shifts to the 2027 class, where several Tar Heels are expected to garner NBA Draft buzz over the next year. Four Tar Heels landed in ESPN’s and The Athletic’s first 2027 NBA mock drafts, with Matt Able, Sayon Keita, Neoklis Avdalas, and Alexandros Samodurov all receiving early NBA Draft recognition. (Inside Carolina)

UNC stays near top in Directors’ Cup standings. The good, bad from 2025-26

UNC finished fourth in the Learfield Directors’ Cup all-sports standings for the second year in a row. Baseball and Women’s Lacrosse led the way with runner-up finishes in the national championship games. The Directors’ Cup was created in 1993 to measure overall athletic success by each university, and North Carolina was the first university to win. (MSN.com)

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)

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