UNC Basketball Player Profile: Neo Avdalas Gives Tar Heels a Versatile Playmaker

At 6-foot-9, Neo Avdalas brings a unique combination of size, ball handling, and playmaking to the Tar Heels. After showing plenty of potential during his freshman season at Virginia Tech, Neo now heads to Chapel Hill with an opportunity to take another step forward in his development and potentially play an important role in UNC's offense. (Tar Heel Blue)

Tipoff times set for UNC Basketball’s three exhibition games

UNC Basketball's preseason opener against Southern Cal will be the first of two appearances at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro over just more than two months, and it will air on ACC Network. The Tar Heels return to that same building Dec. 15 for a 7 p.m. Friday matchup against N.C. State in the Tobacco Road Classic, a non-conference game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball's 'Arm Barn' Deep and Talented - Bryant Gaines Interview

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, assistant Bryant Gaines, and the rest of the Diamond Heels coaching staff set out to fill its roster and pitching depth this offseason following the College World Series in Omaha. Gaines looks back at the special moments of last season and highlights what the future holds for his group this fall and into next season. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Neoklis Avdalas

Neo Avdalas from UNC Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss his decision to join the Tar Heels this season, the differences between playing basketball in Greece and here in the U.S., and look ahead to the 2026-27 season. (View Video)

A Bill Belichick Theme Since Tom Brady - UNC Needs Better QB Production

In Bill Belichick’s 24-year NFL tenure with the New England Patriots, his win-loss records during his time with legendary quarterback Tom Brady and after the pair’s 2020 split represent an extraordinary dichotomy. The QB contrast in New England was truly striking, and now Belichick has QB-related issues at UNC for the second year in a row, too. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC Basketball Mailbag with Rob Harrington

As UNC Basketball begins practice, Inside Carolina basketball analyst Rob Harrington answers questions on a variety of topics, including Michael Malone's coaching style, Cameron Fens and how the team is handling his eligibility status, the Smith Center renovate/relocate debate, and more. (View Video)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - 'My Most Memorable Day'

Spring commencement is one of the busiest days of the year at Kenan Stadium. It’s an emotional day for UNC graduates, marking the end of their journeys as students at Carolina. District Attorney Jeff Nieman fondly remembered his commencement on a bright May morning, one which may or may not have led to rule changes for the ceremony. (Chapelboro.com)

Christo Kelly Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist

North Carolina center Christo Kelly has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Celebrating its 37th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes the nation's top football scholar-athlete for his combined academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball: Replacing the Production - Part 2: Infield

Last offseason, UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes was tasked with replacing almost the entire infield. And while the 2027 Tar Heels won’t have as much turnover as the year prior, there are still several new faces that will be seen around the diamond come February. Maybe most importantly, Gavin Gallaher is bringing his leadership back to Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: Angelo Brizzi's Role And Why People Are Sleeping On Maximo Adams

Andrew Jones and David Sisk from TarHeel247 discuss the role of UNC transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi and the upside of freshman forward Maximo Adams as the Tar Heels officially tip off basketball practice this week ahead of the 2026-27 season. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Tennis Continues ITA All-American Run

UNC Women's Tennis began Main Draw play at the ITA All-American Championships on Wednesday. All four Tar Heels competing in singles picked up wins to advance to the next round. Anna Frey got the day started with another dominant, ranked win. The sophomore topped No. 116 Olivia Traynor 6-2, 6-0 to earn her 11th consecutive win this fall. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: The Best

It was fitting that a day devoted to commemorating the spirit of one of Carolina's best seemed to bring out the best in everyone involved. The Rams Club began the Montross Day of Service in 2024 as a way to honor Eric Montross, who died after a battle with cancer in Dec. 2023. It's held every year on his birthday, Sept. 23. In 2026, the event boomed. (GoHeels.com)

Deja Kelly signs deal with Dallas Wings

Deja Kelly’s professional basketball journey has put her on a WNBA roster. The Dallas Wings signed the former UNC guard to a developmental player contract, the team announced Tuesday. She hasn’t been in the WNBA since being cut in the 2025 preseason by the Las Vegas Aces. Kelly has signed to play for Panthers WBC Kavala in Greece this fall. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Former UNC men’s tennis player focuses his coaching on the mental game

While coaching tennis, Randall Scott emphasizes not only the physical challenges, but also the mental endurance athletes must have on the court. Scott, a former player on the University of North Carolina men’s tennis team, chronicled these coaching principles in his book “The Inner Way of Tennis, Sport, and Life: Playing the Game from Inside Out.” (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC scientist Nabarun Dasgupta honored with TIME100 Health and Dogwood awards

Nabarun Dasgupta, an innovation fellow at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and senior scientist at the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center, has been named a recipient of two distinguished honors this week: the TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health and the N.C. Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. (UNC.edu)

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