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)

Report: UNC Men's Basketball to face NC State in non-conference game in Greensboro Coliseum

North Carolina Men's Basketball is reportedly set to play NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum in a non-conference matchup this December. Contract details are still being finalized and haven't been released publicly, but multiple sources noted that the tentative date for the game is set for Dec. 15, following the ACC/SEC Challenge the week prior. (247 Sports)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the UNC men's basketball roster, team development during the summer sessions in Chapel Hill, new additions to the Tar Heels, early observations, summer camp game results between the veterans and returning players, and more. (View Video)

UNC Connections to the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes

Mike Sundheim has been with the Carolina Hurricanes in some capacity for 28 years. Sundheim graduated from UNC in 2000, meaning he started with the Hurricanes was attending Carolina. He’s now the Vice President of Communications for Hurricanes Holdings, which means he is the primary person who handles anything related to the Hurricanes. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Baseball College World Series Recap

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss UNC Baseball's trip to Omaha, runner-up finish in the College World Series, why Oklahoma won, the Tar Heels' pitching challenges, offensive struggles, Carolina's increased commitment to baseball, and more. (View Video)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: UConn

In an atypical late-season non-conference game, UNC Football will visit UConn in the first year of a home-and-home series on Nov. 7. It'll be the Tar Heels' second time playing UConn in a true road game, with its only trip 17 years ago. The Tar Heels bested the Huskies in Chapel Hill in 1990 and 2008, before securing a 12-10 win at UConn in 2009. (TarHeel247)

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