Hubert Davis defends positionless approach amid UNC point guard questions
"I'm not a point guard, shooting guard, small forward type of coach," UNC Basketball coach
Hubert Davis said Monday during
his weekly radio show at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery. "I don't believe in that. That's just how this generation communicates. That's not the way I grew up. You were a basketball player. You were a guard or you were a big." (
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Day'Ron Sharpe proving he’s ‘a beast’ for Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn center Nic Claxton missed a second game due to a personal matter, but
Day'Ron Sharpe showed they’re in good hands in his absence. Sharpe had another strong game, with 17 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one turnover in a win over Denver. "DayDay is a beast. He’s a starting five in the NBA,"
Michael Porter Jr. said. (
New York Post)
Video: Carolina Insider - Checking In With Hubert Davis
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider podcast studio for his weekly check-in on Monday to discuss the latest on his Tar Heels.
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Tar Heels in pros: Coby White returns; Caleb Love flourishing in Portland; Cormac Ryan scores 32
The Portland Trail Blazers gave
Caleb Love a chance, and a two-way contract, and he’s rewarded them with the best stretch of games among undrafted rookies in the NBA. In the last eight games, Love has flourished, averaging 16.8 points per game.
Coby White returned for the Chicago Bulls after missing the last three games with tightness in his calf. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Defensive Lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude Re-Signs With UNC Football
UNC defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has re-signed with the Tar Heels. Abou Jaoude led the ACC with 10.5 sacks in his first season in Chapel Hill, earning Second Team All-ACC honors. He was tied for eighth in the country in sacks, becoming the first Carolina player since
Kareem Martin in 2013 to record 10 or more sacks in a single season. (
Inside Carolina)
Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - Nyla Brooks Interview, Notre Dame Preview, and More
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart joins Matt Krause on her weekly radio show to discuss a busy week of games and look ahead to the Tar Heels' matchup against Notre Dame. Banghart also welcomes freshman
Nyla Brooks to talk about her Carolina journey and growth this season.
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Jackie Manuel Named to Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants List
Jackie Manuel, associate head coach for American University men's basketball, has been named to the 7th Annual Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants List. Manuel serves as the Eagles' defensive coordinator, working with the team's post players. He also serves as academic coordinator and assists with the team's community service. (
American University Athletics)
Video: IC Podcast - Do the Numbers Tell UNC Basketball's Tale?
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss how UNC Basketball's metrics compare nationally and to last season, efficiency on both ends of the court, how the strength of schedule and style of play has affected the perception of the Tar Heels to date, and much more.
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Texans' Alijah Huzzie finally got his NFL shot, came away with interception in win
Before Sunday's win over the Colts, the Texans' rookie from UNC had played just one NFL snap, a special teams play last month against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Alijah Huzzie's teammates, however, had seen a lot more than that in practice and had big expectations for him, knowing he'd get his first legitimate NFL playing time in the regular-season finale. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. Wake Forest Preview, SMU Recap, Fan Questions
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network to talk about UNC's play over the holiday break, preview Saturday night's matchup with Wake Forest, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more.
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Hubert Davis Monday Post-SMU Q&A Session & Takeaways
UNC has been one of the best defensive teams in the nation this season, so was Saturday at SMU just a blip or was a weakness exposed? "I hope it was a one-game thing. I couldn't point at one particular area,"
Hubert Davis said. Our one-on-one defense, they broke us down easily, whether getting to the basket or being able to score from the perimeter." (
TarHeel247)
UNC Men's Lacrosse Tabbed No. 5 In USA Lacrosse Preseason Poll
Entering the 2026 season, the UNC Men's Lacrosse team was ranked fifth in the USA Lacrosse Preseason Poll, announced Monday. The Tar Heels, one of four Atlantic Coast Conference programs ranked in the top-10, finished last season with 10 wins, a share of the ACC regular-season title, and the 34th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. (
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Former UNC hoops walk-on Jackson Watkins shares his incredible story about fulfilling his dreams
Jackson Watkins is the perfect example of someone who never gave up on his dreams, even if they seemed impossible to accomplish. With a desire to play for the UNC basketball program, Watkins worked tremendously hard to rise through the system, starting as a JV player at North Carolina before earning his spot on the varsity team. (
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UNC School of Pharmacy retains No. 1 ranking for external research funding
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has retained its No. 1 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranking for external research funding among U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy. The school reached an all-time high of more than $99.3 million in federal fiscal year 2024, which covers grants received between Oct., 2023, and Sept., 2024. (
UNC.edu)
Video: IC Podcast - As Portal Work Continues, UNC's Belichick and Staff on the Clock
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's transfer portal work to date. UNC has landed quarterback Billy Edwards, Jr. and several more pieces on the offensive side of the football, and the work continues for a coaching staff trying to improve from a rough 2025.
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