Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's Balanced Approach at UNC
Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss
Michael Malone's hiring and its impact within the Tar Heel Basketball Family, Malone's creative staffing approach, blending new and old voices, emphasis on alumni outreach, the need for in-state talent on
UNC's roster, and more.
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Andrew Miller changed how bullpens were used after 2016. It started with a bold trade by the Indians
There’s a moment every baseball season when you know a team means business. For the 2016 Indians, that moment arrived when the front office shipped four promising prospects to the Yankees in exchange for reliever
Andrew Miller. It wasn’t just a bold move — it turned out to be a seismic shift that would reshape the way baseball is played. (
MSN.com)
UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better
Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach
Courtney Banghart says that her
reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Michael Malone Keeps UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip
One of the most important traditions
Hubert Davis established during his tenure as UNC's head coach had little to do with basketball. Each summer, the Tar Heels traveled to the Outer Banks for a team retreat. With
Michael Malone now leading the program, there was no guarantee the tradition would continue. Thankfully, Malone recognized its value. (
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UNC Wrestling Releases 2026-27 Home Schedule
UNC Wrestling fans' first opportunity to see the Tar Heels this season will take place on November 6 for the Blue and White Showcase, followed by North Carolina's home opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 21. In December, UNC will meet App State at Chapel Hill High School on Dec. 20. The Tar Heels will host three ACC matches this season. (
GoHeels.com)
Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy marches on with familiar formula
Vince Carter and crew have made tweaks through the decades. “You have to change some things so it’s not boring (for the returners),” he said. But the principles of the annual
Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy remain the same. This year’s camp started July 27 and wraps up July 30 at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. (
Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer
While the crowds departed Chapel Hill in May, the headlines didn’t. From deep tournament runs to historic draft success, North Carolina athletics delivered memorable moments all summer long. Here’s a recap of everything you missed in UNC athletics after the spring semester wrapped up. In May, UNC’s spring sports teams took on the postseason. (
Daily Tar Heel)
A guide to Chapel Hill's vibrant music scene
Some of my favorite memories at Chapel Hill have taken place in loud rooms lit by colorful stage lights. Listening to live music with friends on a Friday night can be a healing experience after stressful weeks of exams and papers. Chapel Hill is filled with music of all genres and styles, and ranges from major artist showcases to college band debuts. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC Football Picked 15th in Preseason ACC Poll
UNC Football was selected 15th in the preseason ACC media poll. Miami, which lost to Indiana in the national championship game in January, was picked to win the conference in the annual preseason poll. The Hurricanes were followed by SMU, Louisville, Clemson and Georgia Tech. Virginia, NC State, Virginia Tech, Pitt, and Duke rounded out the top 10. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart Summer Media Availability
North Carolina head Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart meets with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' summer workouts, roster additions, challenging non-conference schedule, the upcoming 2026-27 season, and more.
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North Carolina's Quarterback Battle Still Wide Open Entering Preseason Camp
There's an age-old saying in football: if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. But they never said what happens if you have four. UNC enters preseason camp this week with a four-person quarterback competition, a race between
Billy Edwards,
Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk, and
Travis Burgess to be the Tar Heels' starter in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Women's Basketball to Face Texas Tech, Alabama at Disney World in November
UNC Women's Basketball will head to Walt Disney World for a pair of games the week before Thanksgiving. The Tar Heels will go to Orlando for the WBCA Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they will square off against two teams that made the NCAA tournament last season: Texas Tech on Nov. 19 and Alabama on Nov. 21. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - More Chaos For UNC Football; Basketball Recruiting Updates
Host Isaac Schade discusses the fallout from UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi’s suspension, the spotlight on QB coach Matt Lombardi, and reactions from Tar Heel greats like
Marquise Williams and
Ronnie McGill. Attention shifts to basketball recruiting as UNC targets top 2027 center
Lewis Uvwo.
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Jake Schaffner will be an inspiration for years to come
Janesville (Wis.) Craig baseball head coach Josh Shere was chatting with a Philadelphia Phillies scout who was in attendance to watch
Jake Schaffner ahead of a game against Verona during the 2023 high school season. Shere and Herbst raved about Schaffner. Their main message to the scout was: You should draft this guy now while you have the chance. (
GazetteXtra)
How Years of Pro Basketball Prepared Neoklis Avdalas for UNC
Still three years away from getting his driver's license in Greece,
Neoklis Avdalas was suiting up for Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague, launching a basketball career that has already taken him across Europe and into the United States. Now, five years later, the 6-foot-9 combo guard is entering his second collegiate season, and his first at North Carolina. (
TarHeel247)