UNC Women's Basketball flourishing with new-look offense, big strides by Ciera Toomey

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball is off to an impressive start, thanks to playing well with a radically different offense and turning up the defense. The Tar Heels have stretched the floor and gone inside with slashing drives in the lane or skilled post moves from redshirt sophomore Ciera Toomey, whose level of play has soared compared to last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The State of UNC Football: Roster, Transfer Portal, Future

A deep dive into the next few weeks and months of UNC Football in regards to roster construction, transfer portal, and the money involved. Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 joins Ross Martin to talk everything Carolina Football (00:18). Kyle Peterson (26:20) and Mike Hardison (1:09:33) also break down the future of the program. (View Video)

Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - Ciera Toomey Interview, Louisville Preview

UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart and radio play-by-play voice Matt Krause discuss the Tar Heels' offseason roster transformation, the importance of early-season trips, and more. Ciera Toomey joins to talk about her improvement in the Tar Heel frontcourt, why UNC appealed to her, her golf game, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Rebounding, Defense Boost UNC Basketball's Improved 2025-26 Start

While Caleb Wilson’s dunks and Henri Veesaar’s shooting range are welcome sights for fans of modern-day offensive basketball, what deserves even more recognition is how much better Davis’ squad has been on the defensive end of the floor so far this season. "For us to get to where we want to become, we have to be great defensively," Davis said. (Inside Carolina)

Vera Sjöberg Named ACC Women’s Track Performer Of The Week

UNC's Vera Sjöberg earned her first ACC track and field accolade when she was named Women's Track Performer of the Week on Tuesday. Sjöberg (8:43.06) is now the eighth fastest 3k athlete in NCAA history as she shattered the twenty-two-year-old school record held by Shalane Flanagan in the women's 3000m, breaking the record by 17 seconds. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Basketball Odds & Ends

Henri Veesaar's family and friends in Estonia are glued to their TVs watching him play basketball at North Carolina. "They're eight hours ahead, so maybe 3 o'clock (am)," he said at 7 pm Sunday following UNC's win over Georgetown. "I think they'll probably check the score and go back to sleep. But most of the time, they try to stay up and watch." (TarHeel247)

UNC's Dylan Kropp, Luca Nikolai Tabbed United Soccer Coaches All-Region

UNC Men's Soccer standouts Dylan Kropp and Luca Nikolai have been named United Soccer Coaches All-South Region. Kropp was named to the second team, while Nikolai was tabbed third team. A second-team All-ACC selection, Kropp anchored a defense that entered the NCAA Tournament with a .778 goals against average, ranking third in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

Filmmaker Andre Gaines on ‘the honor’ of making a Stuart Scott 30 for 30

In ESPN’s history, few SportsCenter anchors have become cultural icons. UNC alumnus Stuart Scott persevered to become one of The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ most influential voices. He helped pave the way for a generation of journalists and television personalities before passing away after a long battle with cancer in January 2015 at age 49. (Awful Announcing)

Three UNC Volleyball Players Earn AVCA All-Region Honors

UNC volleyball had three players earn AVCA All-Region honors for the East Coast Region. Safi Hampton and Maddy May were named to the All-Region Team, and Chelsea Thorpe was named an All-Region Honorable Mention. This is the first such honor in all three of their careers. It is the first time three Tar Heels have earned All-Region honors since 2021. (GoHeels.com)

Luka Bogavac Adjusting Well, Helping Prove Value of Overseas Recruiting for UNC Basketball

Hubert Davis' wife, Leslie, bakes Luka Bogavac a batch of brownies before every game. The Montenegrin native claimed he didn’t like sweets when he arrived in Chapel Hill, but now he cherishes the homemade treats. It’s a simple act that has helped Bogavac feel at home in a new environment and assimilate off the basketball court just as much as on it. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson explains how he’s learning to deal with double teams better

Caleb Wilson knew what was coming, and he met it with poise. Georgetown swarmed him with second defenders, shaded help when he got the ball, and tested his patience in crowds. He answered with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but the bigger victory was in how he read the floor and trusted the offense. Wilson said the best counter started with calm. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball stats Hubert Davis likes, and one he wants to see improved

There are a number of statistical goals UNC Basketball wants to reach this season. Hubert Davis pointed out a few on Monday during the season’s first radio show from Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery in Chapel Hill. "We have to be great defensively. And also, rebounding the basketball. That’s something that we desperately wanted to improve." (MSN.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Pro Football School

Drake Maye is one of two dozen Tar Heels playing in the NFL. Maye is getting most of the publicity, thanks to his phenomenal second year with the New England Patriots and a leader for MVP of the NFL. But ten of his teammates at UNC are also in the league this season. Bill Belichick is hoping to develop more players who will be drafted by an NFL team. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Earns A-Minus So Far

UNC Basketball has impressed with an 8-1 start, earning an A-minus grade amid final exams. Can Coach Hubert Davis maximize this roster once Seth Trimble returns from injury? Isaac Schade discusses how the Tar Heels’ defensive efficiency and quad-one opportunities position them as ACC contenders. (View Video)

Tight End Jake Johnson To Enter Transfer Portal

UNC tight end Jake Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2. He will have one season of eligibility remaining. The news comes three days after it was reported that his brother, quarterback Max Johnson, is expected to do the same. This past season, Jake Johnson played 297 snaps with 16 receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown. (TarHeel247)

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