Kate Harpring Lone Freshman Named To Naismith Trophy Watch List

The nation has been put on watch with North Carolina's Kate Harpring named to the 2026-27 Naismith Trophy Women's College Watch List by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Out of 50 players across the country, Harpring is the only freshman to earn the honor. In two exhibition games, Harpring led UNC in scoring with an average of 23 points and 7 rebounds. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Basketball Looking to Shake Slow Starts Entering Regular Season

Slow starts were an issue during Hubert Davis’ final seasons at UNC, and through three exhibitions under Michael Malone, that trend has yet to disappear. The Tar Heels also showed a knack for coming alive in the second half this preseason. In their exhibition victories over USC and Charlotte, Carolina shot better than 53 percent in the second halves. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball's preseason wasn't always pretty, but October isn't the time to panic

The preseason is over. So, it's fair to ask: how are UNC fans feeling ahead of the season? If the answer is slightly concerned, that's fair. The Tar Heels concluded Michael Malone's first preseason with a 2-1 record, defeating USC and Charlotte while losing convincingly to Indiana. There were encouraging moments mixed with ones that concerned us all. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Reliving UNC vs. Miami 2004 with Jesse Holley and Connor Barth

Former UNC wide receiver Jesse Holley and kicker Connor Barth talk about the Tar Heels' huge 2004 win over the No. 4 Hurricanes in Chapel Hill on Halloween Weekend. Jesse running down the interception before halftime. Connor with the kick. A walk back through an amazing weekend in 2004. (View Video)

UNC graduate student took data science to the hardwood

As an undergraduate student at North Carolina, Boris Crnjak homed in on statistics and data science as his fields of study. “I’ll figure out the sports part,” he thought. That he has done. Crnjak is starting his second season with the Tar Heels' men’s basketball program as a data analyst. “Everything kind of fell into place at the right time,” said Crnjak. (UNC.edu)

Derek McDonald Named Butkus Award Semifinalist

UNC linebacker Derek McDonald has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation's top college linebacker. McDonald is one of two ACC players named a semifinalist. In his first season with the Tar Heels, McDonald is one of the ACC's top defenders. He leads the conference and ranks 10th nationally with 72 tackles. (GoHeels.com)

Folger Boaz Proudly Wearing Family Legacy at UNC

When Folger Boaz takes the mound for his senior season, his parents Merry Craig and Jay Boaz, will be in the stands at Boshamer Stadium cheering him on. Like many parents in the Diamond Heels’ program, the Boaz family embraces the connection Scott Forbes and his staff prioritize. Around Chapel Hill, the Boaz name carries a different weight than most. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Lack of Rebounding, Tempo, and Urgency Signal Concerns

UNC Basketball faces mounting questions after a rocky exhibition season. Can urgency, rebounding, and tempo be fixed in time for the regular season? Coach Bill Robinson joins Isaac Schade to scrutinize the Tar Heels’ sloppy win over Charlotte and the worrying lack of defensive intensity. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball: What Two Preseason Exhibitions Revealed About the Tar Heels

While exhibition results don't count toward the regular season, the two games provided opportunities to evaluate individual performances, offensive execution, and defensive consistency. There were encouraging developments, particularly from UNC's freshmen, but also concerns that need attention before the Nov. 2 opener against Oklahoma in Paris. (Tar Heel Blue)

Inside UNC Football's GM search: How Bill Belichick could reshape the Tar Heels' future

In September, UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his post following an HR investigation. The GM role has been handled effectively by Belichick, according to sources with knowledge of the program's management structure since then. But that will change soon, as the search for a general manager eventually comes to a close. (CBS Sports)

Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Football Preview, Injury Report, Basketball Preseason, Olympic Sports Updates

The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast Episode 25 covers the UNC vs. Miami injury Report, Miami's top-rated offense and top-20 defense, men's basketball's preseason rankings, and this week's Olympic sports. (Listen To Podcast)

Rebounding Issues Linger Ahead of UNC Men's Basketball Season Opener

UNC eked out its 89-82 overtime win against Charlotte on Tuesday, but it furthered worries of a glaring issue. The Tar Heels had three exhibition games – USC, Indiana, and Charlotte – to work out the kinks before starting the real thing next Monday, but a lingering problem plagued the squad in its latter two contests. This team struggles with rebounding. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels in pros: Caleb Wilson scores 20; Coby White still out; eight in G League camps

As Caleb Wilson kept stacking good nights five games into his rookie NBA season, Coby White still hasn’t made his season debut and eight former UNC players are in G League camp, including Drake Powell. Wilson, one of seven Tar Heels still with NBA teams, put up 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes on Wednesday night. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Miami Football Preview

Jones Angell and UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick talk about the Tar Heels' progress, Jordan Shipp’s standout season, and gearing up for a huge Halloween showdown against the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

With No. 1 Miami In Town, Tar Heels Hope To Revisit History

One win. Forty-six losses. One tie. Since the launch of the AP college football poll in 1936, that’s UNC's all-time record against top-five AP opponents: 1-46-1. The lone beautiful victory is worth revisiting this week, whether for reasons practical, or merely coincidental. As the Tar Heels prepare to host No. 1 Miami on Saturday, consider these parallels. (Chapelboro.com)

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