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Angelo Brizzi’s Unexpected Second Chance Brought Him Full Circle to UNC

On a random Tuesday, received an unexpected text while in the gym. Hardship waiver: approved. "The next couple of weeks were just a whirlwind," Brizzi said. "I was just trying to find a situation that made sense to come back to college." Turns out that ideal scenario was in Chapel Hill, playing for UNC and new coach . (TarHeel247)

Neo Avdalas’ vision, playmaking set him apart

With his size, court vision, and flair for playmaking, some have compared Neo Avdalas to a player the Virginia Tech transfer guard looked up to as a kid in Greece: Luka Doncic. One of the first players UNC Basketball coach targeted out of the portal was the 6-9 Avdalas, and he showed flashes of why in his first college season with the Hokies. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Notre Dame Preview

Ahead of North Carolina Football’s tough test against No. 3 Notre Dame this Saturday at Kenan Stadium, and Head Coach preview the matchup as the Tar Heels will need to execute in all facets of the game. (View Video)

UNC Men's Golf Ties For Third In Loaded Field At Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

North Carolina men's golf tied for third place Tuesday in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. It is the Tar Heels' fifth top-four finish in the last five years in the prestigious Hogan Collegiate. This year's field included 7 of the top-10 teams in the country and 13 of the top 25, including 14th-ranked UNC. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Sayon Keita Start for UNC Basketball? UNC vs. ND Football Preview

A Tar Heel starting 5 shake up as Isaac Schade predicts that freshman earns the center spot, leaving fans to question how this youthful lineup will fare. Attention shifts to football as stands by as UNC's starting quarterback against Notre Dame. (View Video)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Commencement VIPs

You never know who you’ll see at Kenan Stadium. For Chapelboro’s own Kenny Dike, his commencement in the spring of 2001 featured a few special guests, including keynote speaker and graduating senior . The catch? Carter was set to play a game in the NBA playoffs later that same day. (Chapelboro.com)

How Neoklis Avdalas Sees Himself Fitting Into UNC's Backcourt

When arrived at Virginia Tech, he could walk around campus largely unnoticed. That changed once basketball season arrived. There was little anonymity left after he erupted for 33 points against Providence, announcing himself in a hurry. The problem was that the performance gave fans the wrong idea about the kind of player he was. (Inside Carolina)

Grace Pottebaum Named ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week

North Carolina field hockey captain Grace Pottebaum earned ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon. It was a dominant defensive display over the weekend from Pottebaum and the Tar Heels that saw them emerge from their biennial west coast road trip with victories over Stanford and No. 17 Cal. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Baseball's Talented Roster Puzzle - Scott Forbes Interview

UNC Baseball coach joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Spencer Haskell to discuss the process his coaching staff takes with each Tar Heel recruit, the fall preparation and work underway with the 2027 team, names Tar Heel fans should know, and more. (View Video)

Bella Devey Named ACC Women's Soccer Offensive Player Of The Week

For the second time this season, Bella Devey was named ACC Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly award marks the second straight week that a Carolina women's soccer player has taken home the award. Devey recorded her third brace of the season, leading the Tar Heels to a victory over No. 16 Virginia on the road last week. (GoHeels.com)

UNC men's basketball guards figuring out their roles together

Buffalo transfer guard didn’t know what he was looking for in a team, but in joining UNC, he joins an interesting situation. He’s one of four transfers coach has brought on in the backcourt, and no two players are similar. Brizzi played a lot on-ball as a point guard in his career, but the Tar Heels have for that, too. (MSN.com)

Tar Heels in NBA: No ‘blending in’ for Caleb Wilson; Coby White ready to lead in Charlotte

spent Chicago Bulls media day making it clear he doesn’t plan to ease into his rookie season. Asked about his approach entering a Bulls locker room that includes 23-year-old forward and veteran point guard Josh Giddey, Wilson didn’t hedge. "There’s no leadership while blending in, so I’m definitely not going to try to blend in." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jelani Thurman Brings Energy, Versatility To Tar Heel Offense

"You can't put a corner out there; they'll be too small," said. "There's no linebacker I feel like in the country that's going to stay in front of . There aren't too many safeties who can roam down and be a willing tackler but also try to guard him. He's a matchup nightmare. There are times where it's like, 'Let's just get 45 the ball.'" (GoHeels.com)

Four Important Things Bill Belichick Said Monday

It appeared that defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude was close to returning for UNC's game at Clemson on September 19, but he wasn't available. So, what's the latest with him? "He's getting better every day," said. "He's been out there, he's doing all he can. Obviously, there will be a little bit of limitation, but we'll see how much that is." (TarHeel247)

Video: RJ Davis Vlog - The Journey: Year 1, Reflections, and New Start

Former North Carolina All-American guard and 2024 ACC Player of the Year reflects on his first season in professional basketball and prepares for his upcoming second season with eyes on an NBA roster spot. (View Video)
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Friday, October 2
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3:00 PM Louisville, Ky.
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3:00 PM Newton, Mass.
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11:00 AM Baltimore, MD
 
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1:30 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Friday, October 9
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7:00 PM Greensboro, N.C.
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Thought for the Day
The Vision of a Champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when no one else is watching.
--Anson Dorrance
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Today In UNC History
September 30, 1948
Legendary Franklin Street restaurant the Rathskeller, popularly known as "The Rat", opens its doors on September 30, 1948. An article in The Daily Tar Heel advertised that UNC's very own Andy Griffith would be "wandering among the tables with his guitar" to welcome diners.
September 30, 2000
Quarterback Ronald Curry sets a UNC single-game record for most total yards by a junior (400). Curry's 78-yard touchdown pass to Kory Bailey is the longest in Kenan Stadium history as the Tar Heels fall to Georgia Tech 42-28.
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