Video: Heels on the Diamond - UNC Baseball Pitching Rotation, Season Schedule, Indiana Preview
In this episode, we discuss UNC Baseball's projected pitching rotation, how the Tar Heels' pitching staff could shape up to start the season, bullpen depth, the full 2026 season schedule and key matchups, this weekend's season-opening series against Indiana, and more.
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Fri Feb 13
TJ Yates Named Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Passing Game Coordinator
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 coaching staff includes multiple new additions in all three phases of the game. Notable additions to the offensive staff include
T.J. Yates as pass game coordinator. The former UNC quarterback joins Tampa Bay after spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, most recently as passing game coordinator in 2025. (
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Recruiting to UNC Baseball: An Interview with Assistant Coach Scott Jackson
UNC Baseball assistant coach Scott Jackson knows Carolina, knows
Scott Forbes and knows college baseball recruiting as well as anyone in the game. Jackson serves as the Tar Heels' recruiting coordinator in addition to his on-field duties as first base coach. His return from Liberty two seasons ago has strengthened the bonds between staff and players. (
Inside Carolina)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Caleb Wilson Injury, Pitt Preview, Scott Forbes, Sydney Seabrooks
Caleb Wilson has a fractured hand leaving his and UNC Basketball's season in doubt (1:32). The Tar Heels suffered a letdown at Miami (11:43) and now host Pitt looking to bounce back (23:00). Baseball season starts today and coach
Scott Forbes preview the year (29:33). And star freshman gymnast Sydney Seabrooks joins (50:50).
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Fri Feb 13
Diamond Heels 2026 Batting Preview
On UNC Baseball media day, Coach
Scott Forbes listed who would start in seven of nine positions if the season had started that day. Six are new faces to the program this year. Despite saying things may be different when Indiana visits on Friday, we will use his original list as a base for discussion. Here are the seven players in the batting order he mentioned. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Women's Basketball rains in 3s, rolls to Courtney Banghart’s 400th career win
Few wins came more easily than No. 400 for Coach
Courtney Banghart. With 3-pointers raining in against SMU, one of the ACC’s worst teams, it was easy to become the 48th active coach to reach that mark. Eight players contributed to No. 21 UNC Women's Basketball's 12 3-pointers as the Tar Heels coasted to a 94-42 win Thursday in Chapel Hill. (
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Video: UNC Women's Basketball Saddles SMU, 94-42 - Highlights
No. 21 UNC Women's Basketball utilized a dominant first half to power past SMU 94-42 on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena.
Courtney Banghart notched her 400th career win to joins 47 active head coaches with 400 wins. Check out the highlights.
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Thu Feb 12
Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 94, SMU 42
View the complete box score from the No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels' Women's Basketball team's 94-42 victory over the SMU Mustangs on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (
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Thu Feb 12
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Caleb Wilson Out With Fractured Hand
Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the massive news that UNC's all-everything freshman
Caleb Wilson is out indefinitely after testing determined a fracture in his left hand.
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Thu Feb 12
Caleb Wilson out with fracture in left hand
Caleb Wilson has a fracture in his left hand, an injury that he suffered in the first half of Tuesday’s loss at Miami. Initial X-rays taken during the game were negative. However, follow-up imaging conducted after the team’s return to Chapel Hill confirmed the fracture. The medical staff is continuing to evaluate the injury to determine his recovery timeline. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC is spending more than ever on athletics. Here’s where the money is going
UNC spent a record $188 million on athletics during the 2024-25 academic year, a total that includes nearly $14 million for upfront revenue-sharing payments to athletes for using their name, image, and likeness. The Tar Heels had a $14 million deficit during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, according to its annual financial report to the NCAA. (
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Remembering Mike Cooke: Witness to Greatness
Mike Cooke fondly remembers
Frank McGuire’s swagger. It was on full display when the former UNC Basketball coach entered his parents’ home in 1959. Cooke was a big guard at 6-foot-2, tall by late-1950's standards. Recruited by Everett Case (NC State) and Vic Bubas (Duke), Cooke arrived in Chapel Hill in 1960 in a freshman class with four New Yorkers. (
Inside Carolina)
Carolina Insider - Interview With Nyla Harris
Nyla Harris from UNC Women's Basketball joins the podcast coming off of a big road win at NC State to talk with Jones and Adam about the Tar Heels' season so far, her senior leadership, her decision to transfer to Carolina, and what her team needs to do to continue their success the rest of this season.
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Thu Feb 12
UNC Baseball's outfield is a mixed bag of talent and depth
With departing talent and a fresh crop of outfielders, UNC Baseball's outfield is rebuilt but still ready to compete. The preseason No. 11 Diamond Heels are projected to see one transfer portal addition, one freshman and one unnamed returnee patrol the outfield for the 2026 season. The key is that UNC has depth at its disposal, especially in the outfield. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Chansky’s Notebook: Banghart’s Breakthrough?
UNC Women's Basketball (20-5, 9-3
ACC standings) has found its stride with seven straight wins. And the Tar Heels haven’t just been feasting on cellar dwellers. Included in the streak is a win at NC State (the first for
Courtney Banghart) and home wins against ACC contenders Syracuse and Clemson. UNC now has head-to-head tiebreakers against all three. (
Chapelboro.com)