Projecting UNC Basketball’s 2026-27 starting lineup under Michael Malone

New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has done a strong job building the Tar Heels' roster through the transfer portal. Carolina has found a high-value point guard, added two productive transfers, a top international prospect, and brought back key players from last season. While the lineup is not complete, here are early projections for UNC's rotation. (USA Today)

When a Cold War trip to the USSR turned into a bizarre basketball game for UNC faculty and students

50 yrs ago, one of the most bizarre & hilariously mismatched basketball games in UNC history took place – and almost no one knows about it. During the Cold War in 1975, UNC faculty & students planned a cultural visit to the USSR. The UNC group thought it would be fun to arrange a casual pickup basketball game between American and Russian students. (Triangle Blog Blog)

Giving Bobby Petrino the Keys to UNC's Offense

I think new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will be given a lot of leeway within the parameters that UNC football coach Bill Belichick sets. Belichick knows what he wants, and he understands the complementary nature of football and the importance of that. Petrino talked about how he’s got the offensive mind and Belichick has a defensive mind. (Inside Carolina)

Emily LeGette Named Top 25 Finalist For USA Softball Collegiate Player Of The Year

Emily LeGette has been named a Top 25 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. LeGette sits atop the North Carolina Softball record book for a single season in home runs (26), slugging percentage (1.121), total bases (148), and sacrifice flies (9). She ranks second in RBI (74), batting average (.470), on-base percentage (.571), and walks (43). (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Duke For Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje?

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has locked down one teenage frontcourt player while in Spain. The question is, can he land another while he's there to go with Sayon Keita? Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is a 16-year-old big man with loads of talent. But can Malone win him over a suddenly more interested Jon Scheyer at Duke? (View Video)

Wednesday's UNC Baseball Game vs. Queens Canceled

UNC's baseball game against Queens on Wednesday has been canceled due to impending weather conditions in Chapel Hill. The two coaching staffs and administrations have agreed to cancel the game with player safety in mind. It will not be rescheduled. The planned Bark at the Bosh festivities will be rescheduled to next Wednesday against Winthrop. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Discusses Sayon Keita, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Others

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein and UNC basketball legend John Henson discuss 5-star Tar Heel center commitment Sayon Keita, the impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season, the latest scoops on frontcourt targets Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye. (View Video)

NCAA agrees to change prize money rules, pay $2M settlement with UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier

Athletes in all sports will be able to accept prize money before enrolling in college under terms of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by UNC women’s tennis star Reese Brantmeier against the NCAA. The NCAA agreed to pay $2.02 million in damages, including $10,000 for plaintiffs Brantmeier and former Texas tennis player Maya Joint. (WRAL.com)

Three Named To All-ACC Men’s Lacrosse Team, Wambach Named Co-Defensive Player Of The Year

Three UNC Men's Lacrosse players, highlighted by Brady Wambach's Co-Defensive Player of the Year honor, earned ACC honors, the league announced Tuesay. In addition to Wambach, the attackmen duo of Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala earned spots on the All-ACC Team. A three-time All-ACC attackman, Duffy leads UNC in assists (33) and points (61). (GoHeels.com)

Extra Points: Round Two

"It's so different today," Bill Belichick says, reflecting on 15 months on the job. "We came in late. We missed that first recruiting class. This year, there's not a spring portal where we're going to lose guys. We're going to add a couple guys who couldn't come in January but could come in May. Ninety percent of our team is here. It's been a good spring." (GoHeels.com)

UNC's NCAA Record-Setting DMR Named ACC Women’s Track Performer Of The Week

After setting the NCAA record in the women's distance medley relay, Makayla Paige, Sydney Masciarelli, Vera Sjoberg, and Delea Martins have been named ACC Women's Track Performer of the Week. UNC's women's distance medley relay squad rewrote the standard for the event by breaking the NCAA record in a blistering 10:36.82 at Penn Relays. (GoHeels.com)

Breaking down new UNC point guard Terrence Brown using advanced analytics

Utah transfer Terrence Brown gives UNC Basketball a high-scoring backcourt addition for next season. The 6-foot-3 rising senior averaged 19.9 points for Utah last season. His ability to score and create for others makes him a natural replacement for former Tar Heel guard Seth Trimble. Here are some notable analytics and stats from Brown in 2025-26. (USA Today)

No. 2 UNC Baseball humbled by No. 9 Coastal Carolina as top-10 clash turns into blowout

On the first day of final exams, No. 2 UNC Baseball had a rough night in a big test against a veteran opponent. No. 9 Coastal Carolina, the reigning national runner-up, handed the Tar Heels a 12–2 loss Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium, capitalizing on timely offense and sustained pressure against a pitching staff that struggled to stem the momentum. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Commits To UNC Basketball

Michael Malone has moved fast to replace Henri Veesaar in the frontcourt, adding 7-footers Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman in back-to-back days. Great news for the Tar Heels! What's (or who's) next? (View Video)

Humphrey Named National Offensive Player Of The Week For Fourth Time

North Carolina Women's Lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. Humphrey tallied 13 goals and eight assists to lead UNC to the ACC Tournament championship. She earned ACC Tournament MVP for her efforts. Humphrey set UNC single-season records for goals and points. (GoHeels.com)

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