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New UNC guard Terrence Brown swarmed by excited Tar Heel basketball campers

If you needed yet another reason to get excited about UNC signing , the electric guard just provided it in a big way. Over in Chapel Hill, a summer camp took center stage, with youngsters fired up to not only participate, but also to have the chance to meet stars on the team. Brown delivered there and then some. (Keeping It Heel)

Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt showing more glimpses of tantalizing talent with Frederick Keys

Outfielder blends athleticism, speed and sterling defense in a 6-foot-3 frame. He’s a clubhouse leader. When he makes contact, the ball often leaps off his bat. In his last season at North Carolina, Honeycutt set the Tar Heels’ single-season (28) and career (65) home run records while stealing 28 bases. Yet, his stock has fallen since then. (Yahoo! Sports)

Re-visiting UNC's 2026 season after College World Series run

UNC proved itself as one of college baseball's best teams in 2026, making it to the third College World Series Finals in program history. UNC won 54 games, reaching the 50-win plateau for the first time since 2013. The Diamond Heels earned themselves plenty of high-profile victories, including Ole Miss, West Virginia, Oklahoma and USC in the postseason. (USA Today)

UNC alumna brings budding business to Chapel Hill

Jillian and Mitchell Kinkeade recently relocated TheRightOne, the company they started to replace popular brands of wireless earbuds for customers, to 200 W. Franklin St. Mitchell Kinkeade (CEO) and Jillian Kinkeade ’19 (chief growth officer) are capitalizing on the entrepreneurial energy of a community very familiar to her as a Carolina alumna. (UNC.edu)

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 ’ window does not begin until January 2027, while Sayon Keita and hit 19 next March. 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. , 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 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 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 ’s electrifying freshman season was cut short by injuries. Plus, questions swirl around ’s first season at the helm of Tar Heels Football, and captures the NCAA women’s singles national championship (View Video)

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

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

, 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 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 , a former UNC basketball captain who played under Coach 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 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)
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