UNC's Luka Bogavac to miss exhibition vs. Winston-Salem State

The waiting game for Luka Bogavac continues, with the Tar Heels inside a week to the start of college basketball season. The international import won’t be in uniform for UNC’s exhibition game tonight against Division II program Winston-Salem State, marking the second preseason game Bogavac has missed with his playing eligibility status in limbo. (Inside Carolina)

How to watch UNC men’s basketball vs. WSSU, follow women’s exhibition vs. South Carolina

You won’t be able to flip on a TV and watch North Carolina’s men’s exhibition game Wednesday against Winston-Salem State. The final preseason game at 7:30 at the Smith Center will only be streamed on ACC Network Extra (here’s the link). Thursday's UNC Women's Basketball exhibition vs. No. 2 South Carolina will only be available on WCHL radio. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Kyan Evans' journey playing in Kansas City to starting for UNC men's basketball

When Kyan Evans was around 10 years old, he was in his sister Kelsey Pauly's car, on the way to Taco Bell. Out of nowhere, Kyan turned to Pauly, telling her that he had two possible career paths in life: Make $10,000 a month playing basketball or be the general manager of a Buffalo Wild Wings. Now, around a decade later, Kyan is doing the first one. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Winston-Salem State Wednesday To Conclude Preseason - Pregame Notes

The No. 25 UNC men's basketball team hosts Winston-Salem State on Wednesday night in its final preseason tune-up of before next week's 2025-26 regular-season opener. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. A live stream will be available on ACC Network Extra. UNC opens the regular season Monday against Central Arkansas. (GoHeels.com)

Lanie Grant Serves As Young Mentor For UNC Women's Basketball Freshmen

Despite a new batch of freshmen poised to play in Carmichael Arena, sophomore guard Lanie Grant will still be the youngest player on the UNC Women’s Basketball roster. At 18 years old, Grant is an outlier among the Tar Heels' youthful lineup — the eighth-youngest team in the NCAA — and has taken on a leadership role that far exceeds her inexperience. (Inside Carolina)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - How Good of a Defensive Basketball Team Will UNC Be This Season?

As we near the formal start of the UNC Basketball season, this phase of previewing the Tar Heels takes us to the defensive end of the court. Andrew Jones and David Sisk discuss the Tar Heels' defensive qualities, possible concerns, and how effective they could be on that side of the ball. (View Video)

Patriots QB Drake Maye, teammates hold Halloween party for cancer patients

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and nine of his teammates hosted pediatric cancer patients from four local hospitals at the team's annual Halloween party Tuesday, with Maye arriving dressed as Dragonite -- a dragon and flying Pokémon capable of circling the globe in 16 hours. Mack Hollins dressed as Toad from "Super Mario." (ESPN.com)

Jarin Stevenson took the long way to UNC Basketball, now he's ready to make a difference

When Jarin Stevenson entered the transfer portal, Hubert Davis called him. Even before he hung up, he could feel it in his body — UNC was the right choice this time. "UNC, they had great staff, they impressed me when I was a freshman. So coming back I felt like was the right choice. My goals aligned with their goals and I feel like I can help this team." (Daily Tar Heel)

Will Hardy’s Steady Voice Anchors UNC’s Defense Amid Inconsistency

After another one-score loss dropped the Tar Heels to 2-5, defensive back Will Hardy didn't sugarcoat where things stand. "You listen to what your coaches tell you, correct it, move forward, and don't take anything personally." It was the same calm, matter-of-fact tone that has made Hardy one of North Carolina's most trusted voices inside the locker room. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Season Predictions, WSSU Exhibition Preview

Isaac Schade discusses predictions for the 2025-26 UNC Basketball season, Caleb Wilson's dominance, Seth Trimble and Jarin Stevenson's defensive capabilities, the Tar Heels' advantageous non-conference schedule, Luka Bogavac's shooting, and Wednesday's exhibition against Winston-Salem State. (View Video)

Cole Holcomb's NFL road isn't finished

For Cole Holcomb, the 2023 season was a new beginning. The only problem was, it ended before he had the chance to enjoy it. But that is now in the past and Holcomb has another fresh start, one that he earned through hard work and determination. That is why his teammates voted him the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Chansky’s Notebook: Free Luka!

What is up with the UNC admissions office? Remember when Mack Brown went after the NCAA with strong statements about the eligibility of transfer receiver Tez Walker? The Luka Bogavac issue is reversed with the NCAA clearing the semi-pro transfer from Montenegro, but so far not the university. Why wouldn’t UNC use the same criteria as the NCAA? (Chapelboro.com)

Caleb Wilson brings height, mental focus to UNC men's basketball

Caleb Wilson’s perspective changed during his senior year of high school. It happened in a history class when he learned about Aristotle and various philosophers. It led to a shift in how the North Carolina freshman forward approached life. He focused on controlling what he could control. How to interact with people. How to make other people feel included. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Schoett & Vipp - UNC Football Trending In A More Positive Direction

Former UNC linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and receiver Taylor Vippolis discuss Carolina Football after dropping to 2-5 and 0-3 in the ACC standings, recent standout players, evaluating this team in its entirety and the quarterback position. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar's path from youth basketball in Estonia to North Carolina

In 2013, Henri Veesaar and his dad went to watch the FIBA U20 European Championship in their hometown of Tallinn, Estonia. They sat next to an NBA scout during a Greece game who was there to watch a young talent named Giannis Antetokounmpo. Veesaar’s dad jokingly pointed to Henri and said, "Here’s another young talent for you!" He was right. (Daily Tar Heel)

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