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Michael "Wilkie" Wilkinson Retires As Finley Golf Professional After 33 Years

For 33 years, "Wilkie" has been a constant at UNC's A.E. Finley Golf Course, whether behind the counter in the golf shop, or teaching one of thousands of lessons he has given on the driving range and practice areas. During his tenure, Tar Heel coaches and players have come and gone, and tens of thousands of players of all ages have played Finley. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Center Sayon Keita...Again

With off to the NBA, UNC Basketball needs a new center. With not much left in the transfer portal, the Tar Heels are going to need to recruit the International market. One such prospect is Sayon Keita, who visited Carolina last summer. Is he a good fit for the Tar Heels? (View Video)

What to know about Coastal Carolina before UNC Baseball matchup

North Carolina will host a top-10 baseball matchup Tuesday against last season's national runner up, No. 9 Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers won the national championship in 2016, has won 17 conference titles, made 21 NCAA regional appearances, and five super regional appearances. The program has hosted a regional as a No. 1 seed seven times. (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Arena

Playing in a new, state-of-the-art basketball arena used to be more important than it is today. The best players spend so little time in their home digs that they barely unpack their bags before entering the transfer portal or NBA Draft. And the best may not get there in the first place because they’ve been offered more money by pro teams or other schools. (Chapelboro.com)

Podcast: Scott Forbes Radio Show - UNC Baseball Series Win Over Duke, Coastal Carolina Preview

North Carolina head baseball coach joins host Dave Nathan to recap the Tar Heels' road series win at Duke, preview upcoming games against Coastal Carolina and Duke, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

‘A space to breathe:’ The Coker Arboretum’s enduring legacy

There once was just one tree in the space that is now the Coker Arboretum. More than 120 years later, that overcup oak still stands as a symbol of endurance at the heart of an oasis on UNC’s campus. All around the tree over that time, there has been constant growth and decay. The arboretum lives and breathes. And now that oak is part of a rich canopy. (UNC.edu)

UNC Women’s and Men's Tennis Earn NCAA Tournament Bids

UNC Men’s and Women’s Tennis earned NCAA Tournament bids on Monday. The women are the No. 5 overall seed, while the men are unseeded. On the women’s side, the Tar Heels enter the tournament with a 24-3 record and 11-1 overall mark in ACC play. The women will host first- and second-round matches at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets

declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Baseball stays at No. 2 ahead of Tuesday clash with No. 9 Coastal Carolina

North Carolina Baseball remained No. 2 and Coastal Carolina No. 9 in the latest D1 Baseball poll entering their showdown at Boshamer Stadium. The two perennial powers meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday (ACC Network) in the Tar Heels’ fourth game against a top-10 team in two weeks. In the Baseball America poll, UNC is also No. 2 and Coastal also is No. 9. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands Transfer 7-Footer Cade Bennerman

UNC Basketball added depth to its frontcourt with Northwestern transfer center . Isaac Schade spotlights Bennerman’s potential as a developmental seven-footer, examining his athletic upside, need for added strength, and fit in ’s system. (View Video)

Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Series Win Over Duke

UNC Baseball took two of three from Duke at Jack Coombs Field in Durham over the weekend. The No. 2 Tar Heels made it seven straight series victories over the Blue Devils, a span dating to 2019. It was an exceptionally great day for the top of the order Sunday. , , and joined forces for 10 hits and 13 RBI. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Big Priority

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the big priority for UNC Basketball coach and staff and how the Tar Heels could fill out the remaining parts of the 2026-27 roster once the center position is addressed. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What's UNC Basketball's Move at Center?

Following 's decision to enter the NBA Draft, UNC Basketball faces the "tall" task of replacing The Big Estonian. Unfortunately, there aren't many current options left in the transfer portal. Will the Tar Heels look overseas? Will they wait on potential 5-in-5 returners? (View Video)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Roster Construction Continues

New UNC Basketball Coach received a few more additions to his first roster this past week, courtesy of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell break it all down and anticipate what's on the immediate horizon for North Carolina Tar Heel basketball. (View Video)

UNC alumni, HBCU coaches join Chicago State football start-up

Chicago State football will have a lot of HBCU and UNC flavor on its inaugural football coaching staff. Head coach , a former UNC player and HBCU coach, has announced his first two hires. will be his offensive coordinator while will serve as his assistant head coach and defensive line coach. (HBCU Gameday)
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Brianna Duncan sets the UNC women's 100-meter dash record with a time of 11.27 seconds at the Virginia Grand Prix, breaking Marion Jones' 1994 record of 11.40.
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