UNC among 10 key men's college basketball non-conference matchups to watch in November
Georgia at North Carolina: The first true test of the
Michael Malone era at UNC comes in the form of Mike White's sneaky good Bulldogs. The Tar Heels hope to make a statement that things are different, a welcome development after losing to Duke (regular-season finale), Clemson (ACC tournament), and VCU (NCAA tournament) to end the 2025-26 season. (
ESPN)
Bill Belichick, UNC Football visit Duke with hopes of reclaiming Victory Bell
North Carolina (3-2, 1-1
ACC standings) will try to avoid a third straight loss against Duke in the annual "Battle for the Victory Bell" on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. The last four games in the rivalry have been decided by one possession. (
MSN.com)
No Doubt About it, Isaiah Denis' Performance was Personal
Hampered by a pinky injury that slowed his development and assimilation with the team last season,
Isaiah Denis was healthy weeks into the season, but his opportunity never came. That's what made Friday so special for Charlotte native. He got his chance and produced, recording 14 points and 6 rebounds in UNC's 88-70 exhibition victory over USC. (
TarHeel247)
Freshman Maximo Adams Injecting High Intensity, Effort into UNC Basketball Lineup
North Carolina got off to a sluggish start in Friday night's exhibition opener in Greensboro. Three minutes into
Michael Malone’s debut at the helm, the Tar Heels found themselves trailing USC 10-3, prompting the first-year head coach to turn to his bench and send
Maximo Adams to the scorer’s table. It was his energy and hustle that stood out most. (
Inside Carolina)
Bill Belichick says there’s more ownership, engagement from players this season
A year ago,
Bill Belichick was still trying to get the UNC Football program moving. With Duke ahead Saturday, he said this season’s team is more engaged, and he sees the difference in the meeting room, at practice, and in the way his players approach the work. "It’s definitely better than it was last year," he said of video sessions with this group. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Christo Kelly, Shamar Easter, Greg Smith Monday Pre-Duke Press Conferences
North Carolina center
Christo Kelly, tight end
Shamar Easter, and defensive back
Greg Smith speak with the media on Monday to discuss the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Duke in Durham, and more.
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UNC Softball: Meet the Transfers - Ariel Redmond
Ariel Redmond arrives at UNC after spending two seasons at Houston, where she developed into a consistent presence in the Cougars' lineup while gaining experience at all three outfield positions. As a sophomore, Redmond started all 51 games for the Cougars and finished with a .293 batting average, nine home runs, 20 RBI, and 36 runs scored. (
Tar Heel Blue)
Video: Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, Cade Bennerman Monday Interviews
North Carolina Basketball freshman
Maximo Adams,
Kevin Thomas, and
Cade Bennerman spoke with the media on Monday following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro.
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Takeaways on UNC's new roster in Michael Malone's preseason debut vs. USC
While North Carolina waits for an eligibility ruling on fifth-year senior
Cameron Fens, it was freshman
Maximo Adams who provided the most excitement for Tar Heels fans. Adams was UNC's first substitute, and in a 90-second span he grabbed a big offensive rebound, connected on a three, and then made a physical defensive stop on the other end. (
CBS Sports)
Xavier Lewis, Tre Miller Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors
Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season, while redshirt junior
Tre Miller has been selected ACC Defensive Back of the Week. Lewis tallied 11 tackles and a half sack to help lead the Tar Heels to a 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt. Miller recorded four tackles, two pass breakups, and his first career interception. (
GoHeels.com)
Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions: UNC Football vs. Pittsburgh
Winners: UNC Secondary. The task was easier for this squad facing Pitt’s backup QB in his first start, but at the same time Pitt had a couple of advantages in an extra day off plus four weeks of tape on the UNC defense. They had time to game plan, yet the UNC secondary limited Holden Geriner to 219 yards in the air, no touchdowns, and had two pickoffs. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Duke Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in Durham.
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UNC's defense delivered the performance Bill Belichick has been waiting for
Sometimes
the box score doesn't tell the story. Pitt finished with 369 total yards compared to UNC's 269. The Panthers picked up 23 first downs and controlled possession for 36:32, keeping UNc's defense on the field much of the game. Normally, those numbers aren't a recipe for winning football. The scoreboard told a much different story. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - No Midrange Game In UNC Basketball's Modern Offense
UNC Basketball ushers in a new era as Coach
Michael Malone prioritizes analytics-driven shot selection and a defensive mindset. Can the Tar Heels’ aversion to the mid-range jumper take them to the next level, or will it spark controversy among fans?
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Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson Putting Up Solid Numbers
Caleb Wilson put together two productive preseason games for Chicago and showed why he was the NBA draft’s fourth overall pick, even as the Bulls lost both games. The rookie scored 21 points on Friday against Memphis, then followed with 17 points Sunday in Denver.
Cameron Johnson started for the Nuggets and scored 15 points in 25 minutes. (
Tar Heel Tribune)