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Jaydon Young's Confidence, Preparation Pay Off for UNC Basketball

finished Saturday’s win over Wake Forest with 12 points off the UNC bench, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. "We don’t win the game without him," said afterwards. Saturday’s spark off the bench offered Tar Heel fans the first significant glimpse of what the Virginia Tech transfer can provide. (Inside Carolina)

Where UNC Football Stands at Defensive Tackle

Entering the transfer portal window, UNC's defensive tackles were shaping up to be one of the Tar Heels' biggest areas of strength. With C.J. Mims, , , , and Xavier Lewis, the group looked well-positioned for 2026. Nearly two weeks after the transfer portal opened, however, the group took two big hits. (TarHeel247)

Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. Wake Forest Recap, California Road Swing, Fan Questions

North Carolina head men's basketball coach joins from the Tar Heel Sports Network to talk about UNC's win over Wake Forest, preview upcoming matchups at Stanford and Cal, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Betting on Brilliance: What Bobby Petrino brings to UNC Football

UNC hired one of the most notable, yet controversial, figures in college football over the past 25 years as its new offensive coordinator: Bobby Petrino. While Petrino’s controversial past is well documented, it’s also worth noting he produces results wherever he goes. The Tar Heels need them after finishing with one of the worst offenses in the FBS in 2025. (USA Today)

Video: Checking In With Hubert Davis - Jan. 12, 2026

North Carolina head men's basketball coach joins and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss the responsibility and blessing of wearing Carolina Blue, being an introvert as a basketball coach, the Tar Heels' upcoming California road trip, and more. (View Video)

Hubert Davis Discusses Defense, Caleb Wilson's Production, Luka Bogavac, and More

pushed back on the notion that UNC's switching on defense is the problem. He cited everything from closeouts to not boxing out to other issues. "It's coming from a number of different areas over the last few games. The communication, I think our transition defense, I think our on-ball defense the last couple of games has not been good." (TarHeel247)

UNC professor named National Book Award finalist

Almost every Thursday, Gabrielle Calvocoressi spends a couple of hours with students at the basketball courts near the Cobb Parking Deck. This weekly get-together, called “Oh Shoot,”is a space for anyone in the UNC community to shoot hoops and talk poetry. Calvocoressi is a jack of many trades: basketball player, poet and associate professor at UNC. (Daily Tar Heel)

North Carolina Moves Up To No. 14 In AP Men's College Basketball Poll

After Saturday’s narrow win over Wake Forest, UNC rose three spots to No. 14 in this week’s AP Men's College Basketball Poll. North Carolina ranks second among five ACC teams in this week’s poll, behind No. 6 Duke, and ahead of No. 16 Virginia, No. 20 Louisville, and No. 22 Clemson. The Tar Heels visit Stanford on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Basketball faces another elite ACC scorer in Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie

North Carolina’s struggles defending high-level scorers continue to mount as another elite ACC guard awaits. After SMU’s Boopie Miller dropped 27 points on the Tar Heels and Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Nate Calmese each scored 28 points, UNC faces one of the league’s most explosive freshmen at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday: Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Transfer QB Billy Edwards, Jr. Looks to Make Big Impact at UNC

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr., the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the UNC football team, the need for a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season, and 's thoughts on what the Tar Heels are getting in Edwards. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: A Star is Born

was shaky good in his NFL playoff debut. In his second season, Maye has already established himself as the best quarterback UNC Football has ever produced. The third pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye improved so dramatically in his second season while leading the Patriots into the playoffs that he is one of the favorites to win NFL MVP. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Stanford ACC Basketball Coaches Conference Call

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with reporters on Monday as part of the weekly ACC Basketball Coaches call to discuss the Tar Heels' victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, UNC's road matchup against the Stanford Cardinal on Thursday, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Ranked No. 11 in 2026 D1Baseball Preseason Poll

The Diamond Heels are ranked No. 11 in D1Baseball.com’s 2026 preseason poll, which was released Monday morning. North Carolina returns several key contributors from last season’s team which won the ACC Tournament championship and reached the NCAA Super Regionals. Starting pitcher returns for his third season in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

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 received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal, and 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

’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)
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