Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera

Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent market to find unexpected talent. According to reports, Undrafted UNC shortstop Alex Madera and the Cubs have reached an agreement on what appears to be a Minor League deal, as he will make his professional debut at some point this season. (CubsHQ)

UNC Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to Pittsburgh Basketball

Jonathan Powell’s time in Chapel Hill is over. On Saturday, the sophomore wing became the first Tar Heel of the offseason to choose another school via the transfer portal, announcing his commitment to Pittsburgh, his agency confirmed to On3. The move comes five days after Powell’s agency initially confirmed his intention to enter the portal on Monday. (Inside Carolina)

Savannah Bananas set to draw massive crowds to Kenan Stadium this weekend

Banana Ball fever has officially hit Chapel Hill, with yellow banners and bright posters taking over downtown. This weekend, the Savannah Bananas roll into town, bringing their wildly popular brand of baseball to Kenan Stadium for two sold-out games. "What's better than Chapel Hill?" Andrea Llewellyn said after flying in from Florida to watch the Bananas at Kenan Stadium. (ABC 11)

UNC Softball Upsets No. 18 Duke, 6-5

UNC Softball upset no. 18 Duke on Saturday, 6-5, in front of a program-record crowd of 1,109 people (Highlights). It was the Tar Heels' first victory over the Blue Devils since 2019 and Coach Megan Smith Lyon's 100th win at UNC. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 25 games, while Emily LeGette belted her 22nd home run of the season. (GoHeels.com)

Luka Bogavac Entering Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal open and UNC recently hiring Michael Malone, Luka Bogavac has elected to explore other opportunities. On Saturday, the native of Montenegro announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Bogavac averaged 9.8 points per game for the Tar Heels this season. Meetings between Malone and UNC players began Wednesday. (Inside Carolina)

Seth Trimble to play in front of NBA scouts at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Hoping to continue his basketball career in the NBA, Seth Trimble recently accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament. This tournament invites 64 senior college basketball players, from across the country, to compete in front of pro scouts. Over four days, eight teams of eight players will participate in a 12-game tournament. (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Blueprint

If UNC Basketball Michael Malone wants to learn how to utilize the transfer portal, he should look no further than Boshamer Stadium. Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels are in the middle of another strong season. And this year, following the departure of nearly all his starting position players from 2025, Forbes has relied heavily on the transfer portal. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Opens Road Swing With Win Over Miami

No. 5 UNC Women's Tennis went the distance before topping Miami, 4-3, on Friday in Coral Gables. The Tar Heels now have 10 ACC wins on the season and extend their win streak to four. No. 2 Reese Brantmeier extended North Carolina's lead to 2-0 after a straight-set win over no. 36 Raquel Gonzalez. Theadora Rabman clinched the match for Carolina. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Claims ACC Regular Season Title With Win Over Stanford

No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse claimed its 12th ACC regular-season championship and its ninth outright title after defeating No. 12 Stanford 18-9 on Friday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). As a result, the Tar Heels will be the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament in two weeks. Chloe Humphrey led the way by matching her single-game high with eight goals. (GoHeels.com)

No. 6 UNC Baseball Falls In Game One At Clemson, 9-5

UNC Baseball dropped their series opener on the road against Clemson 9-5 on Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The No. 6 Tar Heels found themselves in a tight, tied contest until the Tigers blew the game open in the middle innings. Eight runs across from the fifth through seventh put the game out of reach despite a late push from the Diamond Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Local businesses prepare to welcome Banana Ball fans

The Savannah Bananas are set to take over Kenan Stadium, bringing a sold-out event they describe as “the greatest show in sports.” The Bananas face off against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball, a combination of baseball and choreographed performances. The arrival of the Bananas marks one of the largest ticketed events in Chapel Hill’s history. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tar Heel Guard Jaydon Young Returning for Senior Season

North Carolina guard Jaydon Young will remain with the Tar Heels in 2026-27. He was previously expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Young arrived at UNC last season after two seasons at Virginia Tech. He appeared in 31 games with the Tar Heels, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. During that time, he scored 1.8 points per game as a junior. (On3.com)

RJ Davis Named to 2025-26 All NBA G League Rookie Team

South Bay Lakers guard and former UNC All-American R.J. Davis has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA G League Rookie Team. He is the ninth player in franchise history to be named to the all-rookie team. Davis appeared in 13 Tip-Off Tournament games (10 starts) for South Bay, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31 minutes. (South Bay Lakers)

Tar Heel Football Odds & Ends

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp made a point of getting to know Billy Edwards as soon as the former Maryland and Wisconsin quarterback arrived in Chapel Hill. Edwards, who is 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds, started the opener last season at Wisconsin but suffered a PCL injury, sidelining him until week four. "Billy's a great guy, a great player," Shipp said. (TarHeel247)

Michael Malone's Father, Brendan Malone, On His Son's Coaching Journey

"Michael Malone took the (Secret Service) exams and passed. But before this, he’d written letters to a lot of head coaches for jobs, and the first coach who answered was Dean Smith, who didn’t offer him anything. Well, Michael was two weeks away from going to the barracks when Pete Gillen, coach at Providence College, called." (Article from 2020) (NBA.com)

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