Who Belongs in the Carolina Basketball Family?
It is a fascinating question. And, who gets to make that determination? I would hope that anybody that wears Carolina blue is a lifelong member of the Carolina Family. Now, whether or not they want to come back is a different matter, but it is a unique situation. That’s one of the reasons there is hesitation with the current landscape in college athletics. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Softball Splits Doubleheader On Friday
UNC Softball split a Friday double header, defeating Marist 11-0 and falling to No. 22 Arizona State 9-2 (
Highlights). Sanaa Thompson extended her 13-game hit streak and pushed her on-base streak to 16 games. Shelby Barbee and Lexie Roberts extended their on-base streaks to 13 games. And the Tar Heels' 29-game home run streak was snapped. (
GoHeels.com)
Caleb Wilson announces he's entering NBA Draft
UNC's
Caleb Wilson is entering the NBA Draft, he announced through an
Instagram post Friday. A caption accompanying a post with a series of photos from his freshman season read, "never take it for granted #8out." Comments from teammates gave thanks and congratulations. The NBA Draft Combine is May 10-17, and the NBA Draft is June 24-25. (
WRAL.com)
Indya Nivar has career day in UNC's Sweet 16 loss to UConn
For one half, UNC Women's Basketball showed the best team in the country the kind of defense that thrust the Tar Heels into the national spotlight. No. 1 UConn could only be held down so long, though. The Huskies used a 19-0 run to do what they do to every opponent, pulling away for a 63-42 victory on Friday at the Sweet 16 in Fort Worth, Texas. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 42, UConn 63
View the complete box score from the No. 4 seed UNC Women's Basketball team's 63-42 loss to the No. 1 UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday night in Fort Worth, Texas. (
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Marcus Paige Joining Charlotte 49ers Basketball Coaching Staff
Marcus Paige is leaving the UNC program to join fellow former Tar Heel guard
Wes Miller’s staff at Charlotte. The 2025-26 season marked Paige’s third on staff at his alma mater following a seven-year pro career. He joined the UNC staff ahead of the 2023-24 season as director of team and player development before moving into an assistant coaching role. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Women's Basketball Battles No. 1 UConn In Sweet 16 Matchup - Pregame Notes
In the Sweet 16 for the second straight season, No. 4-seeded North Carolina Women's Basketball takes on No. 1 overall seed UConn Friday as the Tar Heels look to make their first trip to the Elite 8 since 2014. The Tar Heels and Huskies meet for the second time in NCAA Tournament action, with the tip from Fort Worth, Texas set for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. (
GoHeels.com)
Game 1 Of UNC vs. Notre Dame Baseball Series Postponed
Game one of the weekend series between UNC Baseball and Notre Dame has been postponed due to weather conditions. The teams will play a double header on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Frank Eck Stadium. Game two will start 45 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Sunday's contest is still set to proceed as planned. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Billy Donovan
UNC's basketball coaching search extends beyond the college ranks as current Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is among the candidates for the Tar Heel coaching vacancy. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Joey Powell take a closer look at the coach, the style, and fit for Carolina as the search continues.
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Stark Differences for Bill Belichick this Spring as Opposed to a Year Ago
"There's a lot of changes from last year," UNC Football coach
Bill Belichick said Tuesday
during a press conference in advance of spring practice. "I'd say the big difference between this year and last year, for me, is that we have our team now. This is gonna be a big percentage of it." UNC has 52 new players in the program right now, with more coming. (
TarHeel247)
Coby White gives UNC Basketball coaching search candidate Billy Donovan high marks
Billy Donovan has been one of the prominent coaches mentioned in the UNC Basketball coaching search.
Coby White explained that Donovan played a crucial role in his development during his time with the Chicago Bulls. "He was a huge part. When you’re a young player, he is very hard on you...a lot of tough love. He sees something in you," White said. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: UConn
UNC Women's Basketball will play in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season Friday in Fort Worth, TX. If Carolina wants to reach the Elite Eight, it will have to spring a major upset over the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed and defending champion, UConn. The Huskies are 36-0 this season and have won 52 games in a row. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC Baseball On The Road To Face No. 23 Notre Dame
North Carolina Baseball begins a three-game series Friday on the road at No. 23 Notre Dame. It will be the first ranked-on-ranked matchup for the Tar Heels this season and the first road-ranked series since they toppled No. 2 Florida State in Tallahassee last year. Notre Dame holds a 12-13 all-time advantage, but the Tar Heels have won the last three. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball No Strangers to Facing Top Seeds, Though UConn Is Different
Playing a regional top seed is nothing new for
Courtney Banghart's UNC Women's Basketball team. The Tar Heels have met three of the No. 1 seeds in this season's NCAA Tournament. And on Friday in Fort Worth, TX, they face the fourth top seed. UNC has the task of defeating 36-0 UConn in their Sweet 16 matchup that tips at 5:00 pm ET on ESPN. (
TarHeel247)
The Best and Worst UNC Basketball Games in the Hubert Davis Era
No. 8 UNC 81, No. 2 Duke 77 (April 2, 2022): A highly anticipated rematch from UNC's win in Cameron less than a month earlier, UNC and Duke’s first meeting in the NCAA Tournament lived up to the hype in the Final Four.
Caleb Love delivered the dagger three-pointer in the final minute to give UNC a four-point lead and finish the game with 28 points. (
Chapelboro.com)