Matt Able, Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar invited to NBA Draft Combine
UNC Basketball had three former players and one player it hopes will play for the Tar Heels next season among the 74 invited Friday to the NBA Draft Combine.
Caleb Wilson and
Henri Veesaar earned spots in the league’s pre-draft evaluation event to be held May 10-17 in Chicago. Also invited was
Matt Able, who committed to UNC from the transfer portal. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Expected Benchmarks For UNC Basketball And Football
UNC didn’t bring
Bill Belichick in to go 6-6. Next year, eight wins may be a high bar. But beyond that, expectations ramp up because the significant money pushed into football. In basketball, Sweet 16 every year may be too high a bar in the current landscape, but you should be able to field a team every few years capable of winning a national championship. (
Inside Carolina)
How will UNC Basketball’s rebuild look without Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson?
The day before he departed Chapel Hill,
Caleb Wilson got together with eight of his (now former) teammates for some pickup hoops. It was last Wednesday at Rams Head Recreation Center where Wilson and his friends took on a motley crew of UNC students who dared to jump with the varsity hoopers. It was a final goodbye for Wilson and his teammates. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Momo Faye Join Sayon Keita In UNC Frontcourt?
UNC Basketball has already landed
Sayon Keita from Mali. Just west is Senegal, home of
Momo Faye. Can
Michael Malone land another post player while in Europe? How would Faye's experience and age help bring along Keita as a tandem in the Tar Heels' frontcourt?
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What the numbers and analytics say about UNC Basketball signee Neoklis Avdalas
UNC Basketball secured one of the nation’s most dynamic players in
Neoklis Avdalas out of the transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 Virginia Tech transfer is extremely versatile. He can play on the wing and take over point guard duties if called upon. Because of his height, he could also play in the post if needed. Here is an advanced analytics breakdown of Avdalas. (
USA Today)
UNC Men's Lacrosse, Syracuse Meet Friday Night In ACC Tournament Semifinal
The second-seeded UNC men's lacrosse team will meet No. 3 Syracuse on Friday night in the semifinal of the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is set for 8 PM, televised on ACC Network. The Tar Heels hold a 22-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Maxim Logue Is Not Expected To Enroll At UNC
Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss Thursday's news that FAU power forward
Maxim Logue is no longer expected to transfer to UNC and play for the Tar Heels next season.
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UNC football unveils special Air Jordan 14 PE
UNC Football's social media account revealed the new Air Jordan 14 Player Edition for the upcoming season, dressed in an all-Carolina blue colorway. The shoe is dominated by Carolina Blue and features black accents throughout. A UNC emblem is featured as well as the Jumpman and 23 branding on the heel. These shoes are strictly player editions. (
USA Today)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Defense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded the second spring practice of the
Bill Belichick era. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, the Tar Heels' defensive strengths and weaknesses, position battles, and more.
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Benjamin Hall Rises As Leader Among UNC Running Backs
There’s a sense of rejuvenation across the North Carolina football program this spring. Running back
Benjamin Hall, one of the few experienced veteran returners, senses the energy first-hand and believes players and coaches have taken last year’s failures in stride. "Everyone feels like we’re a few plays away from winning some more games,"
Hall said. (
Inside Carolina)
As His Roster Comes Into Focus, Two Keys for Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball Debut
A handful of things have come into focus regarding the 2026-27 North Carolina basketball team, the program’s first under new coach
Michael Malone. The Tar Heels will have a heavy international flavor. The Tar Heels also will be big. UNC also will have plenty of competitors with significant experience, by today’s standards, at the Power Four level. (
Chapelboro.com)
Why UNC’s Henri Veesaar chose the NBA over multimillion-dollar NIL
Henri Veesaar’s decision to go pro was driven as much by lifestyle and academics as by money. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported UNC made a substantial NIL pitch to keep him in Chapel Hill, but the 7-footer was ready to live like a full-time pro. "Some guys want to chase the professional life and don't want to be burdened by having class work anymore." (
USA Today)
Forrest, Humphrey, Osburn Claim ACC Women's Lacrosse Awards
UNC Women's Lacrosse had three players claim ACC season awards. Sam Forrest was named Defender of the Year, while Chloe Humphrey took Attacker of the Year, and Eliza Osburn was the league's Midfielder of the Year. The Tar Heels went undefeated in ACC play and won their second consecutive ACC regular-season and tournament championships. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Offense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded spring practice. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, the Tar Heels' quarterback battle, offensive line, and more.
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UNC Women's Golf Hosting NCAA Chapel Hill Regional As No. 2 Seed
UNC is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Women's Golf Chapel Hill Regional, which the Tar Heels will host May 11-13 at UNC Finley Golf Club. The 12th-ranked Tar Heels are one of 12 teams and six individuals selected to play in the Chapel Hill Regional. This is the fifth consecutive season head coach Aimee Neff's squad has earned a bid to an NCAA regional. (
GoHeels.com)