UNC basketball arena plan neared launch before backlash halted Carolina North push
Plans for a new home for UNC men’s basketball were far more advanced than previously known. Documents reveal a months-long, highly coordinated push by university leadership to move the program from the Smith Center to a new, potentially $800 million arena at Carolina North — and how that effort unraveled under mounting public pressure. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: Leroy Jackson, Benjamin Hall Football Spring Practice Press Conferences
North Carolina defensive lineman
Leroy Jackson and running back
Benjamin Hall speak with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Tar Heels' ongoing spring practices, personal areas of improvement, team chemistry, and much more.
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, life after basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan is bringing his championship mindset to NASCAR, saying he's "cursed with this competitive gene" that keeps him chasing victories — and change. Jordan, co-founder of NASCAR team 23XI Racing, said his passion for the sport traces back to his late father, James, a "diehard mechanic." He also recalled going to NASCAR races as a kid. (
CBS News)
Clutch two-out plays lead No. 2 UNC Baseball to rout of High Point
No. 2 UNC Baseball's blowout of High Point was an example of how clutch two-out plays can make all the difference. The Tar Heels escaped two bases-loaded jams in the early innings when
Caden Glauber got inning-ending strikeouts. The game became a rout with six two-out runs in the fourth inning of a 9-2 victory (
Highlights) Tuesday over High Point. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Reunion of UNC's 2006 College Word Series Team Inspires Current Squad
Perhaps the person to whom the reunion meant the most was
Scott Forbes. As the pitching coach in 2006, Forbes is the natural bridge of the two-decade gap between the squads. He voiced his appreciation for the pitching staff that propelled the team, naming Jonathan Hovis,
Andrew Miller,
Daniel Bard, and Matt Danford, some of whom were in attendance. (
Inside Carolina)
Savannah Bananas take on the Texas Tailgaters — and take over Chapel Hill
As early as Monday, April 6, a navy tractor trailer adorned with a bright yellow banana holding a bat screeched to a halt onto the side of Ridge Road. The Savannah Bananas had arrived. Barricades appeared at the bookends of Stadium Drive on Thursday. What would normally be a sea of blue on game days gleamed yellow on Saturday and Sunday. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC Basketball Lands 3 Commits In Less Than 4 Hours
Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss Tuesday's news that UNC Basketball has landed three new commitments from the transfer portal in former NC State wing Matt Abel, former Utah guard
Terrence Brown, and former FAU forward
Maxim Logue.
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Five Tar Heels Named To Women’s Basketball All-ACC Academic Team
Thriving at a high level on and off the court, UNC Women's Basketball earned five spots on the All-ACC Academic Team.
Laila Hull, Reniya Kelly, Taissa Queiroz,
Blanca Thomas, and
Ciera Toomey all earned recognition from the conference for their dedication to excellence in the classroom. Kelly earns her third straight season on the All-ACC Academic Team (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Basketball Lands Transfer Forward Maxim Logue
Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9, 232-pound transfer from Florida Atlantic, is joining
Michael Malone's rebuild of UNC Basketball to provide post depth. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran and Joey Powell break down what the Tar Heels are getting in the French big man.
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Bobby Petrino outlines plan to rebuild UNC's offense
Bobby Petrino arrived in Chapel Hill with a simple job description and a complicated assignment. UNC's offensive coordinator is here to run the Tar Heels’ offense, call plays, and help turn last season’s struggles into a productive unit. He is also doing it alongside
Bill Belichick, a partnership Petrino said has sharpened his approach during spring practice. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Matt Able Transferring to UNC Basketball
UNC Basketball picked up its second transfer commitment of the day on Tuesday as former NC State wing
Matt Able committed to the Tar Heels and head coach
Michael Malone. Inside Carolina's Coast to Coast crew breaks down Able's fit and game in this special edition.
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Antawn Jamison's role in Michael Malone becoming UNC Basketball coach
Antawn Jamison "lost a lot of sleep" during the UNC basketball coaching search. Jamison wanted to tell former teammates everything was going to be OK. But he didn’t want to betray the confidence of Lee Roberts, Bubba Cunningham, and Steve Newmark. That trio welcomed Jamison in on the search process and made him a key voice for the former players. (
USA Today)
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Utah Transfer Terrence Brown Commits To UNC
Former Utah guard
Terrence Brown brings an elite athleticism to UNC Basketball after a season with the Utes where he started all 29 games last season, averaging a team-high 19.7 points per game, 32% from three, and 77% from the line. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran and Tommy Ashley discuss Brown's commitment.
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Isaiah Denis says faith, talks with Michael Malone shaped decision to remain at UNC
Isaiah Denis battled a nagging finger injury and never got much of a chance to show his ability during his freshman basketball season at North Carolina. After entering the transfer portal, talking to Coach
Michael Malone, and praying about it, the talented 6-4 guard decided his best option was to remain with the Tar Heels. "I felt like Carolina was home." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble’s Transfer Portal Decision, What’s Next For UNC Basketball
Seth Trimble is entering the college basketball transfer portal despite not having any eligibility remaining. What gives? Would he even be able to play next season? Why the "Do not contact" tag? Does it make sense for Seth? Does it make sense for
Michael Malone and the Tar Heels?
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