THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Survives Wake, 5-Star PG Offered, Football Transfer Portal Update

UNC Basketball’s defensive deficiencies reared their head again in a narrow win over Wake Forest, 5-star PG Beckham Black received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal, Tyler Hansbrough and Eddie Pope are headed to the NC Sports HOF, and Women’s Basketball had a rough showing against Notre Dame. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football rebuilds quarterback personnel as Bobby Petrino takes control of offense

Bill Belichick’s hiring of Bobby Petrino, who brought offensive genius but also some baggage, became official Friday. The move formalized a philosophical shift, and the quarterback group was reconstructed. UNC went from relying on a 5-11 quarterback in Lopez, who often struggled to see over the line, to four quarterbacks 6-3 or taller with stronger arms. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Identity Crisis, Contenders or Pretenders?

UNC Basketball narrowly escaped with a win over Wake Forest on Saturday as Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar emerged as statistical powerhouses. Is this season's inconsistency threatening the Tar Heels' championship aspirations? (View Video)

500 Wins Later, the Smith Center Remains the Heartbeat of UNC Basketball

North Carolina's practice at the Smith Center had just ended. Sean May, an assistant coach, donned Carolina blue Jordan-branded shoes, UNC shorts, and a quarter-zip with its logo. The building around him was on the brink of another milestone. The former National Player of the Year and 2005 National Champion reminisced on his playing days. (TarHeel247)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - What's 'Real' for UNC Basketball?

After a week off during which UNC Basketball had time to work on itself, the Tar Heels dealt with more of their recent issues in hanging on to eke past Wake Forest. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell try to decipher how much of UNC's 14-2 record is legitimate and how much is a mirage. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Tyler Zeller on UNC vs. Wake, Stanford preview, Bobby Petrino hired

UNC Basketball beat Wake Forest for the 500th win in the Smith Center (2:38). Tyler Zeller discusses the win and the challenges of the upcoming West Coast trip (12:09). Plus: UNC vs. Stanford preview (34:03), Bobby Petrino hired as UNC Football's new offensive coordinator (38:31), and Tyler Hansbrough talks Texas Ping Pong (1:07:05). (Listen To Podcast)

Two games, one long week: UNC Basketball braces for Bay Area grind

The trip is only for two games, but for East Coast ACC teams, it can feel like a weeklong slog. When No. 17 UNC tips off at Stanford at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, it steps into a pattern that has already tested other ACC programs. The late start will follow a cross-country trip to an unfamiliar gym, then they turn around to play at California three days later. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 3 UNC Women’s Tennis Blanks Campbell, 7-0

No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis claimed a dominant 7-0 win over Campbell to open the 2026 season on Sunday. The Tar Heels started the day with doubles action picking up two 6-0 wins to clinch the doubles point. In singles, Tatum Evans got UNC started with a straight-set win. Singles action also featured freshman Anna Frey's first career win, 6-1, 6-0. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Marks 500th Win at the Smith Center In Victory Over Wake Forest

UNC Basketball added another milestone to its storied history Saturday, earning its 500th win at the Smith Center with an 87-84 victory over Wake Forest. For the current Tar Heels, the number was staggering, but the meaning behind it ran deeper. "It's crazy," freshman Caleb Wilson said. "I want to be part of history, so being able to do that is great." (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball Opens 2026 with First Pitch Banquet, Headlined by Michael Busch

UNC ushered in the 2026 baseball season Saturday at the annual First Pitch Dinner. A surprise announcement from coach Scott Forbes punctuated the evening, as he revealed an anonymous $9 million donation to the program. The night was headlined by former Diamond Heel and Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, who delivered the keynote address. (Inside Carolina)

Defensive Lineman Isaiah Johnson Re-Signs With UNC to Return Next Season

UNC defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson has re-signed with the Tar Heels for next season. The redshirt junior finished his first season in Chapel Hill with 41 tackles — third among UNC defensive lineman — as well as two sacks. Johnson becomes the third Tar Heel defensive lineman re-signing announcement, joining Leroy Jackson and Melkart Abou Jaoude. (Inside Carolina)

Three Takeaways from UNC Basketball’s win over Wake Forest

Wake Forest had a plan. Last week 45% of SMU’s shots were from three, and Saturday 55% of Wake’s were from there. For the most part, it appears teams are just going to copy the SMU strategy and hope they can hit enough force UNC to take bad shots. It may be time for Hubert Davis to adjust the defense to make those shots a little harder to take. (Tar Heel Blog)

Patriots offensive linemen were shocked by Drake Maye’s ‘very generous’ Christmas gift

This Holiday season, New England Patriots offensive linemen voiced their approval of Drake Maye’s Christmas gifts, but many said they wanted to keep it a secret. That changed on Thursday night. In a pizza review with Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports, the quarterback’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, revealed that her husband bought his offensive linemen saunas. (Mass Live)

UNC student reflects on overcoming two bouts of cancer

Days away from his 25th birthday, Derrin Mallory is set to mark another major milestone this year. 2025 marks ten years since he first heard the words, ‘You have cancer.’ “I came home from football practice one day and just felt very tired,” Mallory recalled. “I had colds before as a kid, but this didn’t feel the same.” His mother took him to their pediatrician. (WRAL.com)

UNC Defensive Lineman D'Antre Robinson To Enter Transfer Portal

With five days left in the NCAA transfer portal window, North Carolina defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson has opted to leave the program. Robinson finished the 2025 season with 38 tackles — fourth among UNC defensive linemen and 10th overall — along with 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Robinson was the Tar Heels' highest-rated run defender. (Inside Carolina)

< Back

Next >