Inside UNC’s now-delayed push for new basketball arena at Carolina North

After two years of behind-the-scenes work on a new basketball arena at its planned Carolina North development, top officials at the University of North Carolina created a detailed draft launch plan for the new venue late last year. “From Dean to Dream – A New Home for Carolina Basketball,” they titled the video that was to be part of the presentation. (WRAL.com)

Poor at-bats, big defensive mistake cost No. 2 UNC Baseball in loss to Duke

North Carolina Baseball got another outstanding pitching performance, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a big early mistake and consistently failing to get a big hit. Duke snapped its six-game losing streak by turning three double plays and forcing the Tar Heels to strand 11 runners on base in a 3-1 victory Friday night in Durham to even the series. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Advances To ACC Final With Win Over Syracuse

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse advanced to the ACC Tournament final for the 18th time after defeating No. 6 Syracuse, 19-9, on Friday night (Highlights). The Tar Heels will take on the winner of Stanford vs. Clemson on Sunday at noon. Chloe Humphrey led the Tar Heels with five goals and four assists, setting UNC's single-season record with 127 points. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick Assuming Role of UNC Class Monitor This Spring

Bill Belichick arrived at the football center with a clipboard in hand and a massive grin on his face. One so big, Christo Kelly thought he just won another Super Bowl. Interested in why the 74-year-old coach was so excited, Kelly asked what he was doing. “13 for 13!” Belichick shouted in response. Perfect attendance from that morning’s class check. (Inside Carolina)

From a Dirt Road to a Destination: A History of Franklin Street

In Chapel Hill, Franklin Street has been the main thoroughfare for decades and a must-see destination. When residents welcome guests to town, they take them to eat on Franklin Street. When people want to celebrate a major sports victory, they gather on Franklin Street. When locals talk about “Downtown Chapel Hill,” they are referring to Franklin Street. (Glen Lennox)

Three Tar Heels Make National Pitcher of the Year Cut

UNC Baseball has one of the nation’s best pitching staffs, and three Tar Heels have been named semifinalists for the National Pitcher of the Year Award. Jason DeCaro, Caden Glauber, and Walker McDuffie were all selected. If any of them win, it would mark the second straight year a Tar Heel pitcher captured the honor after Jake Knapp won it last season. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where Does UNC Turn Following Henri Veesaar's Departure

UNC center Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft and intends to stay in. The Tar Heels must pivot immediately and find a new center. The good news is that North Carolina knows they can move on. Where will Michael Malone and staff turn? (View Video)

UNC Football Odds & Ends: Culture, Bobby Petrino's Offense, Defensive Line & More

UNC Football concludes spring practice Friday with a closed scrimmage. An often-asked question around the program this spring has been about its culture. That was an issue in year one of the Bill Belichick era, but multiple sources have regularly reported that it's much better now, plenty has been learned, and the Tar Heels are one unit moving forward. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC's Henri Veesaar Declaring for NBA Draft

Michael Malone will need a new player to man the center position next year as Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss the implications for next year's UNC Basketball roster with this latest development. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar Entering NBA Draft

North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar will forgo his senior season and enter the NBA Draft. In his lone season in Chapel Hill, the Tallinn, Estonia native averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds — both second on the team — earning Second-Team All-ACC honors and becoming the fourth transfer in program history to earn all-conference recognition at UNC. (Inside Carolina)

Jason DeCaro, Aggressive Tar Heels Take Game One From Blue Devils

With all 2,000 seats at Jack Coombs Field positioned behind home plate, the strong showing of Carolina Blue had prime seats for the Jason DeCaro show. The Tar Heels’ ace went 7.2 innings Thursday in Durham, one out shy of matching the season and career high he set in February against ECU, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out seven. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Decision Time For Henri Veesaar

The NBA Draft Early Entry deadline is Friday at 11:59 PM ET and still we haven't heard any news about Henri Veesaar's NBA draft decision. Will he return to UNC? Will he test the NBA Draft waters? The NCAA's new proposed 5-in-5 rule seems imminent. How will that affect Seth Trimble and other graduating seniors? (View Video)

Why UNC’s Michael Malone hire is no Bill Belichick rerun

Given the way UNC’s football coaching search played out, many compared basketball coach Michael Malone’s hiring to Bill Belichick’s. On the surface, the comparison makes sense. Both were successful pro coaches, and both hirings came together quickly. But that is where the similarities end. UNC’s hiring of Malone is nothing like its hiring of Belichick. (USA Today)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Stories from the "Seth Trimble shot" win over Duke

It's a "Feel Good Friday" with fan stories from the "Seth Trimble shot" basketball victory over Duke (and we empty the postcard cache) on Friday's edition of the Carolina Insider podcast, hosted by Jones Angell and Adam Lucas. (Listen To Podcast)

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse Faces Syracuse In ACC Tourney Semis Friday

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse will play No. 6 Syracuse in the ACC Tournament semifinals at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte on Friday at 5 p.m. (ACC Network). The Tar Heels defeated Duke, 15-11, in the quarterfinals on Thursday to advance. This will be the 23rd match-up between the Tar Heels and Orange with UNC holding a 14-8 edge. (GoHeels.com)

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