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Cormac Ryan Signs Two-Way Contract With Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed to a Two-Way contract. A 6-5, 200-pound guard from UNC, Ryan has appeared in 29 games this season with the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G League, averaging 20.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.2 minutes per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 42.3% from three. (NBA.com)

Hubert Davis provides update on Caleb Wilson’s progress

On the “ Live” radio show Wednesday night, Davis said ’s competitive drive has made managing his recovery a challenge. "He would play tonight, if I would let him. He wants to be out on the court badly. And he’s getting better every day. Have another doctor’s visit a little bit later this week and just reevaluate the timetable." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sweet 16 or Bust?

Can UNC Basketball call the season a success, or does March Madness hold all the answers? Isaac Schade and Andy Bagwell discuss the highs and lows, including wins over Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Louisville, and Duke, while weighing whether a Sweet 16 run is the true benchmark for year 5 under . (View Video)

The Switch Has Flipped for UNC Basketball

With three games left before March, there should be real optimism. The Tar Heels are 22-6 and beating quality opponents without one of the best players in the country. Just as important, if not more, the depth is improving and gaining confidence. The last few games, this team's ceiling is pretty high. "The sky is the limit for us," said. (TarHeel247)

Caleb Wilson's Injury And The All-American Question

This has got to be the best freshman class that I’ve seen in my time covering college basketball. It’s just phenomenal what we’ve seen across the board. There’s the potential for the first 10 picks in the NBA draft to be freshmen. As a member of that group, does being injured hurt ’s chances at postseason awards? It’s a delicate question. (Inside Carolina)

Jackson Watkins' Project of Reflection and Inspiration

The experience, exhilarating as it was, would one day come to an end. knew that, of course, and he understood. That said, Watkins wouldn’t have minded if his two-year stint as an against-all-odds basketball walk-on at the University of North Carolina lasted forever. Suiting up for the Tar Heels, you see, had been his lifelong dream. (Collegiate School)

'I'm Definitely At 100%' - Henri Veesaar On His Return To Action, UNC's Next Level

: "Sadly had to miss a couple games, but I feel like that helped my overall body to feel better and get rid of the tedious pain in my foot. But I was a little out of shape the last two games because I missed a bit of practice. I feel like now I’m definitely 100%. I’m able to practice, I’m able to play games, playing without any pain, so it feels good." (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson-Henri Veesaar Tandem Could Take UNC Basketball To All-ACC Heights

No basketball program regularly places two players on the All-ACC first team anymore. (UNC has done it only once since 2012.) In fact, in each of the past five seasons, the five first-team members have represented five different ACC schools. There’s a possibility that will change this year, thanks to forward and center . (Chapelboro.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson On Tar Heels' March Madness Outlook

CBS Sports college basketball analyst and bracketologist David Cobb joins UNC great for a full Tar Heels NCAA Tournament breakdown, including a deep dive into advanced metrics, the schedule ahead, and predictions for Selection Sunday. (View Video)

UNC Softball Wins Nine-Inning Marathon To Move To 15-0

UNC Softball moved to 15-0 in a nine-inning marathon Wednesday in its first road game of the season. The game started with Shelby Barbee going deep to left field to put the Tar Heels up 2-0. After that the Carolina bats would go quiet for a while. Kenna Raye Dark looked great, pitching four innings with five strikeouts and not allowing an earned run. (GoHeels.com)

Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - Caleb Wilson Update, UNC vs. Syracuse Recap, VT Preview

joins to update fans on the injury status of , talk about UNC Basketball's victory over Syracuse, preview the Tar Heels' upcoming matchup against Virginia Tech, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

No. 21 UNC Women's Basketball Faces Final Road Test At Virginia Thursday - Pregame Notes

One final road challenge remains, as the No. 21 North Carolina women's basketball team heads out for its last away game of the season with a visit at Virginia on Thursday. Carolina looks to snap a two game skid against the Cavaliers and pick up its third Quad 1 victory of the season, squaring off against the Hoos at 7 p.m. ET on ACC Network Extra. (GoHeels.com)

Erik Paulsen’s 2 HRs, Jackson Rose’s pitching lift UNC Baseball to run-rule win over VCU

Led by four hits and two home runs from Stony Brook transfer , the Tar Heels blasted three long balls in a 13-3 seven-inning victory over VCU at Boshamer Stadium on Wednesday, their fourth run-rule win of the season (Highlights). The Tar Heels (8–1–1) also got an impressive relief outing from freshman left-hander . (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women’s Tennis star Reese Brantmeier reaches deal with NCAA in prize money case

UNC Women's Tennis star and the NCAA have reached an agreement to settle her federal class action lawsuit over prize money. The parties told the judge in a court filing that they "have reached agreement on material terms of a class action settlement fully resolving this action." They asked for a 60-day pause to finalize the agreement. (WRAL.com)

Carolina Covenant Documentary Wins Emmy

Chase Martin, assistant director of video for university development, and Jeyhoun Allebaugh, assistant director of photo and video for university development, accepted the best educational content award for the short documentary they directed about the Carolina Covenant, a 22-year-old program that allows low-income students to graduate debt-free. (Carolina Alumni Review)
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Today In UNC History
February 26, 1921
Cartwright Carmichael scored 15 points in a win over Virginia and sets UNC’s single-season scoring record, surpassing Meb Long. Carmichael would finish the season with 286 points.
February 26, 1969
Bill Bunting leads a balanced effort with 14 points as the Tar Heels beat South Carolina in Columbia to wrap up their third straight ACC regular-season title.
February 26, 2014
Marcus Paige scores 31 of his career-high 35 points after halftime and hits the game-winning layup with .9 seconds remaining in overtime as the Tar Heels knock off NC State in Raleigh, 85-84 (Video).
February 26, 2024
UNC senior guard R.J. Davis scores a Smith Center record 42 points to lead the No. 9 Tar Heels to a 75-71 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in Chapel Hill.
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