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Coby White Family Foundation launches scholarship program rooted in legacy, access and opportunity

The Family Foundation is expanding its commitment to community impact with the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support Black and Brown students pursuing higher education across North Carolina. The initiative will award two $10,000 scholarships annually to incoming college freshmen at UNC and other universities. (WCNC)

Matt Able Speaks Further On NBA Draft Decision As Withdrawal Deadline Nears

As the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaches, continues to test the waters at the professional level. On Tuesday, Able worked out in front of NBA personnel at the Life Sports Agency pro day in El Segundo, California. The incoming North Carolina transfer has yet to withdraw his name from next month’s draft ahead of the May 27 deadline. (Inside Carolina)

This Week in UNC Baseball: Success, Awards, Ultimate Goal Still Ahead

Have you accomplished what you wanted to up to this point? UNC Baseball coach : "I would say yes from the standpoint that we’ve gotten better, and that is the mission statement of our team. Be process-oriented. Don’t let outcomes be distractions. Don’t focus on the records. Just constant improvement is the goal. We’re working to get better." (Inside Carolina)

UNC’s App Redesign Drives Student Engagement

What was once an underused mobile app at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been rebuilt to serve as a central hub for student information and services. The app, Hello Heels, was relaunched during first-year orientation last fall after undergoing a redesign following input from students through advisory boards, focus groups and surveys. (Inside Higher Ed)

Friendship goes a long way for Cubs first baseman Michael Busch

Cole Veith and ’s have been best friends since sixth grade in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. They stayed close even after Michael went away to play baseball for UNC, then was drafted by the Dodgers in the first round in 2019. As he made his steady ascent through the minor leagues, Cole stayed in regular touch with phone calls and texts. (Chicago Sun-Times)

UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with blue blood-laden college basketball event

College basketball's next huge regular-season event is in the works and, if it materializes as planned, will give the sport another massive must-see attraction. The proposal — currently in the latter planning stages — is an eight-team pool-play event called the "Diamond Cup" that would debut for the 2027-28 men's basketball season, sources reported. (CBS Sports)

Six Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Regular Season

No. 2 UNC Baseball wrapped up its regular season with a series win at NC State, improving to 43-10-1 and 22-8 in ACC play. The Tar Heels won their last nine ACC series, including against then-No. 2 Georgia Tech. UNC relied on dominant pitching and an improving offense. Here are six key takeaways from the Diamond Heels' regular season. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 2

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 2 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, team-building activities, and player features on Jordan Washington, Donovan Hoilette, , and more. (View Video)

UNC Outfielder Owen Hull Exemplifying Default Aggressive, Surging into Postseason

has a dictionary he uses to describe his brand of baseball. It starts with "Trust the Process," "A-swing" is on it, and so is the perfect encapsulation of how plays baseball: "default aggressive." It’s no wonder he was one of the four UNC players named to the All-ACC First Team, the first time Carolina has had four honorees since 2017. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Pro Day Comments, Yann Kamagate's Recruitment

UNC Basketball faces uncertainty as ’s NBA draft decision looms. Isaac Schade discusses Able’s revealing Pro Day comments, what his potential departure means for UNC’s backcourt, and the Tar Heels' recruitment of 7-footer . (View Video)

Bill Belichick opens up on relationship with first UNC Football team

"The group last year, I wouldn’t say they were disrespectful, that’s not the right word, but it was different. It was like they were recruited by somebody else; they came here for somebody else. I was new, they were leaving, you know. It wasn’t a bad relationship, but it wasn’t a great one. There wasn’t the same kind of adhesion to guys that you bring in." (On3.com)

Matt Able has 'two great options' as he weighs staying in NBA Draft vs. playing at UNC

said playing for UNC vs. staying in the NBA Draft comes down to what he hears about where he would be drafted and by which team. "Either way, I have two great options, I would be able to develop regardless. But it’s just weighing the options and figuring out what I want to do." ESPN’s mock draft has Able going early in the second round. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men's Golf Advances To NCAA Championship

Carson Bertagnole and Andrew Riley combined to shoot 10 under par in the second and third rounds Tuesday to lead UNC Men's Golf to fourth place in the NCAA Bryan Regional at the Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas. With its top-five finish, UNC advanced to the NCAA Championship, which begins May 29 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Chloe Humphrey, Sam Forrest, Jenny Levy Women's Lacrosse Pre-Final Four Interviews

UNC Women's Lacrosse heads to Chicago to face Maryland in the national semifinals on Friday at 3pm. Chloe Humphrey, Sam Forrest, and Coach Jenny Levy spoke with Inside Carolina and assembled media prior to the Tar Heels making the trip to the campus of Northwestern for the Final Four. (View Video)

How Michael Malone Addresses UNC Basketball's NBA Issue

North Carolina’s recent perception issues regarding the NBA are going to be put on the back burner for two reasons. Number one, when you’re bringing in — who’s coached in the NBA for years and won a NBA championship — that’s a resume and cache that Carolina has not had. The expectation is that he knows what the NBA wants now. (Inside Carolina)
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