What new college eligibility rules mean for the future of UNC Basketball

The new five-year clock for NCAA eligibility will start on an athlete’s 19th birthday or on the date of first full-time college enrollment if the player is younger. That means Maximo Adams’ window does not begin until January 2027, while Sayon Keita and Malloy Smith hit 19 next March. Kevin Thomas turned 18 last month, but his clock began when he enrolled. (USA Today)

UNC Track & Field Announces Addition Of All-American JJ Olivera

The future of North Carolina Track & Field is bright with Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Chris Miltenberg announcing the addition of All-America pole vaulter, JJ Olivera. Olivera heads to Chapel Hill following two seasons at High Point, where he earned NCAA Outdoor Honorable Mention All-America after placing 17th overall at the NCAA Championships. (GoHeels.com)

Best college football players of all time by jersey number

49. Julius Peppers, DE, North Carolina: A two-sport athlete for the Tar Heels, Peppers dominated on the football field. In 2000, he led the nation with 15 sacks and set a UNC record with 24 tackles for loss. The following year, he won the Lombardi Award as best lineman in the country and Bednarik Award as the best defensive player in college football. (ESPN)

Leaky Black Waived By Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Leaky Black has been waived. The news comes after a limited appearance in his lone season with the organization. After appearing in 15 games and starting in nine, Black averaged 7.1 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 39% from the field and 34.5% from three. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC Basketball Summer Intel

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 share insights on the latest offseason news from inside the UNC Basketball program, including pickup game details, summer camp sessions, and more. (View Video)

Garrison Brooks To Continue Professional Basketball Career In Japan

Former UNC forward Garrison Brooks is continuing his professional basketball career in Japan with the Saitama Broncos for the 2026-27 season. Brooks, who played for the Tar Heels from 2017-2021 followed by a season at Mississippi State, has previous professional stints with the G League, Lithuania's BC Wolves, and Chiba Jets of Japan's B1 league. (Saitama Broncos)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Top 10 Moments Of 2025-26 - Caleb Wilson Wows Fans

UNC Basketball fans are left wondering what could have been after Caleb Wilson’s electrifying freshman season was cut short by injuries. Plus, questions swirl around Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm of Tar Heels Football, and Reese Brantmeier captures the NCAA women’s singles national championship (View Video)

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams After Breakout Season: 'Got A Lot More To Prove'

Javonte Williams proved that he was a No. 1 running back in 2025, but the Dallas Cowboys running back isn't getting comfortable after his breakout season. "It felt good, just knowing all my hard work paid off, and I got a little bit of security. But I've still got a lot more to prove," Williams said about signing his new contract with the Cowboys this offseason. (FOX Sports)

Henri Veesaar Signs Contract with Atlanta Hawks Worth $9.3 Million

Henri Veesaar, the No. 52 overall pick by Atlanta in the 2026 NBA Draft, has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Hawks, according to multiple reports. Veesaar, who spent one season at UNC under coach Hubert Davis in 2025-26, elected to forgo his final year of eligibility with the Tar Heels in pursuit of the NBA with hopes of being drafted. (TarHeel247)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Michael Norwood

This inaugural episode of the Tar Heel Tribune podcast features hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum in conversation with guest Michael Norwood, a former UNC basketball captain who played under Coach Dean Smith in the 1980s. The discussion covers personal anecdotes about UNC Basketball, the current team, and more. (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Reaction Podcast - Angelo Brizzi Commits To UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss Wednesday night's breaking news that Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi has committed to UNC Basketball for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Brizzi is expected to add backcourt depth to the Tar Heels' revamped roster. (View Video)

UNC Pitcher Caden Glauber Returning to UNC For Sophomore Season

Caden Glauber isn’t going anywhere. The Diamond Heels’ freshman phenom will return to Chapel Hill for his sophomore season, giving North Carolina one of the nation’s premier pitchers for another year. Glauber’s father, Keith, confirmed Wednesday that Caden will remain in Chapel Hill, adding that leaving the Tar Heels was never a consideration. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Top 10 Moments Of 2025-26 - Henri Veesaar's Emergence

Top 10 UNC Athletics moments of 2025-26, No. 10-8. Isaac Schade spotlights Henri Veesaar’s explosive rise in men’s basketball, the strategic impact of the House settlement on student-athlete compensation, and the Tar Heels' dominance across 28 varsity sports. (View Video)

Where UNC Lands In ESPN Men's Basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings

25. North Carolina: Neoklis Avdalas was ranked higher in our transfer rankings and Terrence Brown was one of college basketball's top scorers last season, but we're going with Matt Able as UNC's player to watch. He was a top-25 recruit who averaged only 8.8 points at NC State as a freshman but was knocking on the door of the NBA Draft's first round. (ESPN)

Niall Sheils Donegan Represents International Team In Palmer Cup

UNC rising senior Niall Sheils Donegan represents the International Team in the 2026 Palmer Cup, which begins Friday at Tralee Golf Links in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Sheils Donegan is one of 24 players that make up the international squad, which will compete against a United States team in a Ryder Cup-style competition Friday-Sunday, July 3-5. (GoHeels.com)

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