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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Did Alexandros Samodurov Commit to UNC Basketball? What We Know

Rumors circulated Thursday evening that Greek center committed to UNC Basketball. But has he really? Isaac Schade shares what we know right now. Also, UNC and West Virginia will play in the Dickie V Invitational, and is joining the Tar Heels' staff in a support role. (View Video)

Another mammoth Owen Hull home run powers UNC Baseball to convincing win over NC State

No. 2 UNC Baseball hasn’t been a huge power-hitting team this season, but that may be changing with suddenly hitting mammoth shots. Hull crushed his second home run in as many games, one of two Tar Heels blasts on the night, as they eased past N.C. State 9-4 on Thursday night at Doak Field (Highlights, Box Score) in the series opener. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Stanford to Advance to NCAA Semifinals

North Carolina women's lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament semifinals with a 14-11 victory over Stanford at Dorrance Field on Thursday (Highlights). It marks the 15th time that UNC has advanced to the semifinals, which is the third most in NCAA history. Carolina will play Maryland at the Final Four on Friday, May 22 for the right to play for the national title. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Staff Hires Provide Glimpse of Michael Malone's Vision

What does a coach who’s had a tremendous amount of success at the NBA level but hasn’t done it at the college level need in order to succeed? You have to have a dynamic recruiter. For , that’s Chuck Martin. Then you need somebody who can develop players. So with Bryan Tibaldi coming to UNC, they believe that he can fill that role. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Softball Earns Four NFCA All-Region Selections

UNC Softball had four players earn NFCA All-Region honors. Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson earned first team honors, Lexie Roberts was second team, and Shelby Barbee made third team. This is the first time UNC had four honorees in back-to-back seasons and the first time since 2008-09 with multiple first-team selections in back-to-back seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Jason DeCaro Named Golden Spikes Semifinalist

Carolina baseball ace was named among the 25 best players in the nation as a semifinalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, USA baseball announced on Thursday afternoon. The Tar Heels' Friday starter joins an elite company of UNC hurlers to make the list alongside the likes of , , Kent Emmanuel, and Robert Woodard. (GoHeels.com)

Video: What Kevin Thomas Brings To UNC Basketball

Joe Tipton and Jamie Shaw join host Ani Umana of the Next Gen podcast to discuss class of 2026 four-star UNC Basketball commit and what the athletic small forward will bring to the Tar Heels next season. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Claims Seven IWLCA All-Region Honors

UNC Women's Lacrosse placed seven players on IWLCA's All-Region teams, the organization announced. Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, Kate Levy, Eliza Osburn, and Addison Pattillo were named first team in the South Region. Kaleigh Harden and Brooklyn Walker-Welch made second team. The IWLCA will announce All-American teams May 21. (GoHeels.com)

Matt Able Discusses UNC, Michael Malone, NBA Draft Decision

In Thursday’s scrimmage, led his team in scoring with 17 points, shooting 6-for-16 from the field and 4-for-9 from three. "The decision is to go back to UNC or enter the draft, it’s definitely tough. I haven’t fully made a decision yet. I’m definitely waiting to get more feedback — and with the way I’m playing, it’s making it a whole lot tougher." (Inside Carolina)

Jason DeCaro, Caden Glauber Earn Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist Recognition

UNC pitchers and have been selected as semifinalists for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, given annually to the top player in college baseball by the National College Baseball Writers Association. DeCaro has been excellent as the No. 2 Tar Heels' ace since Opening Day. His 1.91 ERA is battling Glauber for the best in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball to play West Virginia at Vitale Invitational in Charlotte

North Carolina will play West Virginia in men’s basketball next season in Charlotte, according to a report from Rocco Miller of Field of 68. The Tar Heels and Mountaineers will meet in the second annual Dick Vitale Invitational at the Spectrum Center on Friday, Nov. 27, the night before the regular-season football finale against N.C. State at Kenan Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women's Lacrosse Hosts NCAA Quarterfinal Against Stanford Thursday

No. 2 seed North Carolina Women's Lacrosse will continue NCAA Tournament play on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. on Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels will face Stanford for the third time in the last month, having defeated the Cardinal 18-9 on April 10 in Chapel Hill and 12-8 in the ACC Tournament Final in Charlotte on April 26. The game will air on ESPNU. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kevin Thomas Commits To UNC Basketball, Matt Able's NBA Decision

UNC Basketball got a commitment Wednesday from class of 2026 4-star wing . had a nice performance at the NBA Draft Combine scrimmage Wednesday. It has Tar Heel fans worrying about him staying in the NBA Draft, telling ESPN's Jeff Borzello he's "back and forth" on the decision. (View Video)

UNC Baseball To Wrap Regular Season With Road Trip To NC State

The Diamond Heels will conclude their regular-season run with a cross-town, three-game road trip to face NC State beginning Thursday. The rivals have faced off 316 times in their history dating back to 1895. UNC leads the all-time ledger 172-143-1 and the teams are a perfectly balanced 64-64 in games played in the Raleigh leg of the Research Triangle. (GoHeels.com)

Former Tar Heel Guard Brandon Robinson Joining UNC Basketball Staff

New North Carolina head basketball coach is adding yet another Tar Heel national champion to his staff. , who played under at Carolina from 2017-2020, has accepted a support staff position, according to sources close to the program. Robinson was a freshman on UNC’s 2017 national championship team. (Inside Carolina)
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