Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN
A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable
Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Rinky Hijikata, Mac Kiger Set To Play In Wimbledon Doubles Main Draw
Former UNC Men's Tennis stars Rinky Hijikata and Mac Kiger are set to play in the main draw of the Wimbledon Doubles bracket starting early next week. Hijikata and Kiger were members of the 2021 Tar Heel team that won the ITA Indoor National Championships, and both have enjoyed stellar professional success after leaving UNC for the pro ranks. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com update what they've seen from UNC Basketball this summer as the new Tar Heels arrive on campus for summer workouts, camps, and classes.
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Chansky’s Notebook: What Happened to Henri?
Caleb Wilson went No. 4 to the Bulls as the new
Michael Jordan. But the Tar Heels’ next best player got a raw deal along with the team. If anybody truly knows what happened to
Henri Veesaar, call me. The predicted number one value in the second round of the NBA Draft fell all the way to No. 52, with Atlanta after trading with the Clippers for Veesaar. (
Chapelboro.com)
Diamond Heels' Scott Jackson Named ABCA DI National Assistant Coach Of The Year
North Carolina Baseball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Scott Jackson has been named ABCA/Soldier Sports DI National Assistant Coach of the Year. Jackson is the first Tar Heel to win the award, chosen by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association. The Charlotte native just concluded his 10th season with the UNC coaching staff. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran
UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced his decision Friday night. Last season as a sophomore, he was 4–2 with two saves and a 4.76 ERA in 28 1/3 innings, striking out 39 while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC alum, former Tar Heels soccer player Jenny Chiu hosts FIFA World Cup TV series
Jenny Chiu ’17 always aimed to become a soccer star. And she has — just not in the way she imagined. As 48 countries compete in the FIFA World Cup this summer, Chiu’s presence can be felt across the globe. The UNC Hussman alumna is the host and face of the TV show “Stories From the Cities,” FIFA’s official documentary series for the World Cup. (
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Seth Trimble Signs With Washington Wizards
Former North Carolina guard
Seth Trimble signed a free agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Friday. Trimble was not selected in the NBA Draft this week, freeing him to negotiate with interested organizations. The 6-foot-3 native of Wisconsin took part in the Portsmouth Invitational in April and later worked out for multiple NBA teams. (
TarHeel247)
Five Fast Facts: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb
Former UNC walk-on linebacker Holcomb originally signed with the Steelers in 2023 as an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb has appeared in 72 career games, starting 59. He has 464 tackles, 282 solo stops, and 19 tackles for a loss. He has added four and a half sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (
Pittsburgh Steelers)
UNC's Reese Brantmeier Named ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year
North Carolina's
Reese Brantmeier has been named 2026 ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight season. The two-time ACC Player of the Year, Brantmeier claimed the NCAA National Singles Championship title in the fall before helping lead the Tar Heels to their second-straight NCAA Elite Eight appearance in the spring. (
The ACC)
Caleb Wilson has eyes set on being 'better than Mike' with Chicago Bulls
After the Chicago Bulls selected
Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, he became the first UNC player picked by the Bulls in the top five since
Michael Jordan in 1984. Naturally, a reporter had to find out what Wilson thought of the parallels. "I’m writing my own story, honestly," Wilson said. "I want to be better than Mike." (
MSN.com)
Video: Interview With UNC Basketball's Malloy Smith
Incoming UNC Basketball freshman
Malloy Smith takes us behind the scenes of his basketball journey, what it was like committing to UNC on national television., how he navigated the transition to new coach
Michael Malone, his faith, the pressure and privilege of carrying the Smith name, and more.
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Four Tar Heels Listed in Early 2027 NBA Mock Drafts
With the 2026 NBA Draft in the books, attention shifts to the 2027 class, where several Tar Heels are expected to garner NBA Draft buzz over the next year. Four Tar Heels landed in ESPN’s and The Athletic’s first 2027 NBA mock drafts, with
Matt Able, Sayon Keita,
Neoklis Avdalas, and
Alexandros Samodurov all receiving early NBA Draft recognition. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC stays near top in Directors’ Cup standings. The good, bad from 2025-26
UNC finished fourth in the Learfield Directors’ Cup all-sports standings for the second year in a row. Baseball and Women’s Lacrosse led the way with runner-up finishes in the national championship games. The Directors’ Cup was created in 1993 to measure overall athletic success by each university, and North Carolina was the first university to win. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Summer Pick-up Game Observations
Host Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss what stood out during
Michael Malone's first summer camp session and which players are making strong impressions. Plus, several notable UNC Basketball alumni returned to to play with
the current roster. Which former players were in town? What did those matchups reveal?
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