Top Stories of 2025: Changes at the UNC Athletic Department

On July 1, UNC Athletics Directory Bubba Cunningham announced he will be transitioning to a new role with the university in the summer of 2026, one which will see him work closely with UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts. At the same time, the school announced the hiring of Steve Newmark to essentially serve as Cunningham’s athletic director-in-waiting. (Chapelboro.com)

Surplus Sid's has closed in Carrboro. What's next for its owner, Barry Keith.

Barry Keith may be the "Emperor of Carrboro" - but to the people who know him, he's just "Sid." Keith, 70, hung up the keys this summer to Surplus Sid's in Carrboro after nearly 40 years of peddling mostly odds but also ends to locals, celebrities, and scores of UNC students seeking Halloween costumes, theater props, clothes, and household goods. (MSN.com)

UNC Basketball Better Positioned for ACC Slate

If you let UNC Basketball's recent performance dictate your disposition, odds are this holiday season has been far more pleasant than years past. After closing out non-conference play in dominant fashion, the Tar Heels find themselves in the midst of an eight-day break between games before opening ACC play against Florida State on Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026

Quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to remain at UNC for another season in 2026. Last season, Lopez completed 65% of his passes for 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions while leading an offense that ranked 119th nationally in scoring and averaged 19 points per game. The Tar Heels scored more than 27 in a game once last season. (MSN.com)

UNC Basketball's resume following non-conference play

The NET ranks UNC Men's Basketball at No. 15. The Tar Heels are 4-0 with Seth Trimble in the lineup, with a home win over NET No. 16 Kansas, a neutral-site win over No. 43 Ohio State, and victories over Central Arkansas and East Carolina by a combined 88 points. North Carolina’s remaining schedule includes eight games against Quad 1 opponents. (USA Today)

Eight is enough: UNC Men's Basketball settling into rotation entering ACC play

The personnel changed from last season, but Hubert Davis’ bench usage has not. His familiar pattern leans heavily on a trusted core and keeps the rotation short, notably riding the iron-five starting lineup to the 2022 Final Four. Last season, he only played three reserves double-digit minutes, and that’s been the case since Seth Trimble returned. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Biggest Mid-Season Needs

UNC Basketball gears up for a potential title run after a dominant non-conference slate. With Seth Trimble’s return and standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, is an ACC championship within reach? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down UNC’s biggest midseason needs. (View Video)

Alijah Huzzie Promoted to Houston Texans' 5-Man Roster

The Houston Texans have promoted rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the active roster from the practice squad. A North Carolina standout who transferred from East Tennessee State, Huzzie had two interceptions in a win over Pitt last season and returned two punts for 82 yards and a TD. At East Tennessee State, he was named a first-team All-American. (Click2Houston)

Video: IC Podcast - Hubert Davis Deserves Credit for UNC Basketball's Hot Start

Winning consistently at UNC has proved a challenge for Hubert Davis. Now in his fifth season, Davis has a team that fits his brand of basketball, and his talented roster sits at 12-1 heading into ACC play. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the job Davis has done in the 2025-26 so far. (View Video)

Above the rim and beyond: Caleb Wilson’s dunking show rolls on

Caleb Wilson keeps turning the rim into his personal target, and Monday night was another reminder of why he’s the leading dunker in the country. In No. 12 North Carolina’s 99-51 victory over East Carolina, Wilson rose above defenders five more times. All carried the same message: when Wilson gets anywhere near the basket, gravity seems optional. (Tar Heel Tribune)

First Basket Provides Special Father-Son Moment for Elijah & Hubert Davis

The topic was brought up minutes into Hubert Davis‘ postgame press conference Monday. The coach’s son, Elijah Davis, had scored the final basket in UNC’s blowout win over East Carolina. They were Elijah’s first points as a Tar Heel. Hubert Davis leaned back in his chair and stared at the box score on the podium for 13 seconds, fighting back tears. (Inside Carolina)

Patriots' Drake Maye Reacts to Pro Bowl Selection

New England quarterback Drake Maye is enjoying the type of NFL season of which most of his peers may only dream. In addition to leading his team to an impressive 12-3 record, as well as their first playoff berth since 2021, Maye also ranks within the league’s top five full-time QBs in total passing yards and TDs, and leads the NFL in completion percentage. (Sports Illustrated)

Bulls guard Coby White building a rhythm in 'track meets'

It was the best workout for Coby White. The Hawks entered Sunday fifth in pace; the Bulls were second. So White had to tighten up those laces and get ready to run. This was just what he needed. It wasn’t vintage White in the Bulls’ 152-150 victory - well, not the White who averaged 24.5 points after the All-Star break last season - but it was progress. (Chicago Sun-Times)

UNC student creates new way to rank NBA coaches

Win-loss records and championship rings usually define the best NBA coaches, but UNC-Chapel Hill student Shane Faberman looked at different data to see which coaches get the most out of their players. Faberman, who has a double-major in data science as well as statistics and operations research, created a metric called Box Plus Minus Over Expected. (UNC.edu)

Tears of Joy Forced Hubert Davis to be Dad and not Coach

UNC waxed East Carolina, 99-51, closing out its nonconference schedule with a 12-1 record. But the three most significant points of the game were UNC's last points of the night. It came off the fingertips of senior walk-on Elijah Davis. Yes, he's the son of UNC's head coach. It was his first basket as a Tar Heel, something his father Hubert Davis did often. (TarHeel247)

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