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Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar Looking Forward To NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday, and Tar Heels and hope to hear their names called in the first round. The draft will take place over two nights in New York City, with the first round on Tuesday and the second on Wednesday. Both nights' rounds will begin at 8 p.m. ABC and ESPN will televise Tuesday's first round. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Breaking Down UNC Basketball's Frontcourt Rotation

Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 and college basketball analyst David Sisk discuss North Carolina's potential frontcourt rotation with Sayon Keita as the Tar Heels' center and a group at the power forward position that includes , , and . (View Video)

Amari Manning, Deus Stanislaus To Play With U-17 WNT

In preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, head coach Ciara Crinion has named the 20-player roster for an upcoming training camp in Japan including matches against the host. The roster features Carolina women's soccer freshmen, Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus. UNC leads the way with two of the three college players on the camp roster. (GoHeels.com)

Next Step In Professional Journey Awaits Tar Heels At NBA Draft

Tuesday in Brooklyn, the next wave of professional Tar Heels will take a major step in their basketball journey with the NBA Draft. and are expected to hear their names called. Following a First-Team All-ACC freshman season in Chapel Hill, Wilson is projected to be selected with pick No. 4 of the draft by the Chicago Bulls. (Inside Carolina)

At Season’s End, UNC Baseball Grateful for the Journey

"This group loved each other all season," UNC Baseball coach said. "They took us on a ride that was unbelievable. We came up a little bit short, but I would take that ride again every day of the year. While we’re sad, the sadness will go away. We also talk about joy. And these guys have given everybody, a ton of joy and a ton to be proud of." (Chapelboro.com)

Caleb Wilson focused, driven, and ready to learn as NBA Draft nears

enters the NBA Draft as another enticing prospect in what experts say is a deep class, especially at the top. The Chicago Bulls own the No. 4 pick, and Wilson worked out for basketball staffers and met with new coach Tiago Splitter last week. "If ends up there, he’s going to be a face of that city," said draft analyst Fran Fraschilla. (NBA.com)

Lucas: Someday

Someday they will do it. I don't know when, but I believe that someday North Carolina will win the NCAA baseball championship. It won't be this year. Oklahoma took care of that, winning Monday's decisive championship series game, 13-2. And so the Tar Heels end the season as the second-best squad out of 304 Division I college baseball teams. Again. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Inside The Lines - One Win Short

UNC Baseball's 2026 season fell one win short Monday in Omaha as the Tar Heels lost to Oklahoma 13-2 in the College World Series finals. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent discuss the College World Series and the season. (View Video)

Diamond Heels' pain was about more than the final score

As Oklahoma celebrated, North Carolina players lingered in the third-base dugout, still processing how their amazing run to Omaha ended with such frustration. The Tar Heels weren’t belaboring the 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in Game 3 of the CWS Finals as much as remembering the togetherness and love shared on a team that will never play together again. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Legacy of the 2026 Diamond Heels

stepped away from the podium following UNC Baseball's national championship loss Monday, exited the press room, and embraced his predecessor, . Both men had tears in their eyes, overcome with emotion. Forbes was experiencing a pain Fox knew all too well — reaching the final series in Omaha only to fall short of the goal. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Baseball vs. Oklahoma Post-CWS Game 3 Press Conferences

Coaches and players from North Carolina and Oklahoma speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 13-2 season-ending loss to the Sooners at the College World Series on Monday in Omaha, Nebraska. (View Video)

Diamond Heels Run Out of Gas as Oklahoma Cruises to CWS Crown: 3 Takeaways

UNC must wait at least another year before bringing home the program's first baseball national championship. The Tar Heels imploded in Game 3 of the College World Series National Championship game as Oklahoma cruised to a 13-2 win — UNC's largest deficit of the season. "They gave it all they had, we just ran out of gas," coach said. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: UNC vs. Oklahoma CWS Rapid Reactions (Game 3)

Oklahoma simply outplayed UNC in every way Monday, cruising to a 13-2 win that earned them the national championship. The Sooners scored every inning except the first and the seventh. Were they the best team the entire season? Nope. But they were the best team in the final month. Home plate umpire Billy Van Raaphorst had a very difficult night. (GoHeels.com)

Mistakes, pitching issues end UNC Baseball's title dreams early

UNC Baseball's national title dreams vanished early Monday as the frustrations piled up. After an early baserunning mistake cost the Tar Heels a run, the pitching plan went awry, creating the biggest deficit of the season against the hottest team in the country. Oklahoma piled up the runs and coasted to a 13-2 victory and the Sooners’ third NCAA title. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC’s 7th in a row

Oklahoma capitalized on UNC's pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 national championship victory in Game 3 of the College World Series finals Monday. The Sooners finished 11th in the SEC regular season and entered the NCAA Tournament off losses in seven of nine games. (Associated Press)
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