Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Hansbrough Praises Michael Malone Hire
Michael Malone takes the reins for UNC Men's Basketball. Will his passionate, tough-minded approach return the Tar Heels to national title contention?
Tyler Hansbrough discusses the Malone hire, his basketball knowledge, and fiery leadership style reminiscent of
Roy Williams.
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UNC Baseball Outlasts Clemson in 14-Inning Duel
It took 14 innings, but the Diamond Heels eked out a 6-4 victory over Clemson on Saturday to tie the series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium (
Highlights). The No. 6 Tar Heels battled back down two runs to force extras and outlasted the Tigers in a game spanning more than five hours.
Caden Glauber worked his magic for six frames and 101 pitches thrown. (
TarHeel247)
No. 1 UNC Men’s Lacrosse Falls at No. 2 Notre Dame
In a matchup of the two top-ranked teams in the nation, No. 2 Notre Dame got the better of No. 1 North Carolina Saturday in South Bend, outscoring the Tar Heels 6-2 in the second half to earn a 10-5 win. Carolina is now 10-2 on the season and 1-1 in ACC play. The Tar Heels will stay on the road next weekend when they visit No. 9 Virginia in Charlottesville. (
Chapelboro.com)
Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera
Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent market to find unexpected talent. According to reports, Undrafted UNC shortstop
Alex Madera and the Cubs have reached an agreement on what appears to be a Minor League deal, as he will make his professional debut at some point this season. (
CubsHQ)
UNC Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to Pittsburgh Basketball
Jonathan Powell’s time in Chapel Hill is over. On Saturday, the sophomore wing became the first Tar Heel of the offseason to choose another school via the transfer portal, announcing his commitment to Pittsburgh, his agency confirmed to On3. The move comes five days after Powell’s agency initially confirmed his intention to enter the portal on Monday. (
Inside Carolina)
Savannah Bananas set to draw massive crowds to Kenan Stadium this weekend
Banana Ball fever has officially hit Chapel Hill, with yellow banners and bright posters taking over downtown. This weekend, the Savannah Bananas roll into town, bringing their wildly popular brand of baseball to Kenan Stadium for two sold-out games. "What's better than Chapel Hill?" Andrea Llewellyn said after flying in from Florida to watch the Bananas at Kenan Stadium. (
ABC 11)
UNC Softball Upsets No. 18 Duke, 6-5
UNC Softball upset no. 18 Duke on Saturday, 6-5, in front of a program-record crowd of 1,109 people (
Highlights). It was the Tar Heels' first victory over the Blue Devils since 2019 and Coach
Megan Smith Lyon's 100th win at UNC. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 25 games, while Emily LeGette belted her 22nd home run of the season. (
GoHeels.com)
Luka Bogavac Entering Transfer Portal
With the transfer portal open and UNC recently hiring
Michael Malone,
Luka Bogavac has elected to explore other opportunities. On Saturday, the native of Montenegro announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Bogavac averaged 9.8 points per game for the Tar Heels this season. Meetings between Malone and UNC players began Wednesday. (
Inside Carolina)
Seth Trimble to play in front of NBA scouts at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Hoping to continue his basketball career in the NBA,
Seth Trimble recently accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament. This tournament invites 64 senior college basketball players, from across the country, to compete in front of pro scouts. Over four days, eight teams of eight players will participate in a 12-game tournament. (
USA Today)
Chansky’s Notebook: The Blueprint
If UNC Basketball
Michael Malone wants to learn how to utilize the transfer portal, he should look no further than Boshamer Stadium.
Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels are in the middle of another strong season. And this year, following the departure of nearly all his starting position players from 2025, Forbes has relied heavily on the transfer portal. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Opens Road Swing With Win Over Miami
No. 5 UNC Women's Tennis went the distance before topping Miami, 4-3, on Friday in Coral Gables. The Tar Heels now have 10 ACC wins on the season and extend their win streak to four. No. 2
Reese Brantmeier extended North Carolina's lead to 2-0 after a straight-set win over no. 36 Raquel Gonzalez. Theadora Rabman clinched the match for Carolina. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women’s Lacrosse Claims ACC Regular Season Title With Win Over Stanford
No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse claimed its 12th ACC regular-season championship and its ninth outright title after defeating No. 12 Stanford 18-9 on Friday at Dorrance Field (
Highlights). As a result, the Tar Heels will be the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament in two weeks. Chloe Humphrey led the way by matching her single-game high with eight goals. (
GoHeels.com)
No. 6 UNC Baseball Falls In Game One At Clemson, 9-5
UNC Baseball dropped their series opener on the road against Clemson 9-5 on Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The No. 6 Tar Heels found themselves in a tight, tied contest until the Tigers blew the game open in the middle innings. Eight runs across from the fifth through seventh put the game out of reach despite a late push from the Diamond Heels. (
GoHeels.com)
Local businesses prepare to welcome Banana Ball fans
The Savannah Bananas are set to take over Kenan Stadium, bringing a sold-out event they describe as “the greatest show in sports.” The Bananas face off against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball, a combination of baseball and choreographed performances. The arrival of the Bananas marks one of the largest ticketed events in Chapel Hill’s history. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Tar Heel Guard Jaydon Young Returning for Senior Season
North Carolina guard
Jaydon Young will remain with the Tar Heels in 2026-27. He was previously expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Young arrived at UNC last season after two seasons at Virginia Tech. He appeared in 31 games with the Tar Heels, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. During that time, he scored 1.8 points per game as a junior. (
On3.com)