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Caden Glauber Named ACC Pitcher Of The Week

North Carolina true freshman has been named the ACC Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. The rookie reliever has been nothing short of sensational for the No. 3 Tar Heels this season, and he continued his heroics deep into the team's 14-inning marathon win on Saturday afternoon against Clemson. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball Updates, Spring Football, Youssef Shamel, Jason Kosmicki

Transfer portal season means uncertainty for UNC Basketball (4:25). Spring football is underway as the Tar Heels look for big improvement (15:19). Denver Nuggets play-by-play man Jason Kosmicki discusses 's tenure in Denver (32:31). And Fencing national champion Youssef Shamel joins (43:52). (Listen To Podcast)

UNC Men's Golf, Sheils Donegan Win Tar Heel Intercollegiate

Niall Sheils Donegan won his first individual college title and UNC Men's Golf triumphed for the second straight week and the third time this season with a 20-stroke victory Sunday in the 2026 Tar Heel Intercollegiate at UNC Finley Golf Club. Sheils Donegan, a junior playing in his first season with UNC, shot his seventh-consecutive round in the 60s. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Neo Avdalas Commits, Dylan Mingo Out, Jarin Stevenson Returns

Virginia Tech transfer Neo Avdalas becomes the first portal commit of the era at UNC. The 6'9 guard from Greece comes with 3 seasons of eligibility. is remaining at UNC for his senior season. And former Providence head coach Kim English becomes the 4th assistant coach hired. (View Video)

Michael Malone was on path to being Secret Service agent before Pete Gillen offered him coaching job

was on track to become a Secret Service agent when anentry-level college job set him on the path to coaching stardom. That’s one of the interesting stories from an interview with his late father, Brendan Malone, an accomplished coach who was instrumental in developing the “Jordan rules” during his days on the Detroit Pistons staff. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Indya Nivar Selected 28th Overall By Atlanta Dream In 2026 WNBA Draft

For the first time since 2021, a Tar Heel was selected in the WNBA Draft with UNC's selected 28th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Draft. Nivar is the 22nd Tar Heel to be drafted and the second under coach , and the first since 2021 when was selected in the first round. (GoHeels.com)

Bucks' pathway to promoting breakout wing Cormac Ryan is already unmistakably clear

Shortly after being promoted from G Leaguer to a two-way player, is already playing his way into a standard contract. The Milwaukee Bucks won't have to look far to figure out the financials, as a deal should look similar to what they gave , a former two-way Buck and Tar Heel who made his way onto the standard roster recently. (Behind the Buck Pass)

Alex Madera went from D3 baseball to a contract with the Cubs. His story is just getting started

's college career was elevated to a much higher level in 2024 when he signed to play with UNC, one of the best Division I teams in the country. During two seasons, Madera played in 124 games, including three games in the 2024 College World Series. He batted .317 with a .419 on-base percentage, scored 97 runs, drove in 72 and stole 22 bases. (MSN.com)

North Carolina Freshman Caleb Wilson Declares For NBA Draft

UNC star freshman is entering the NBA Draft, the 6-foot-10 forward announced Monday. The decision comes as little surprise as Wilson is projected as a top-five pick following a dominant freshman season in which he averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Wilson earned Associated Press Second-Team All-America honors. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Neoklis Avdalas Transferring to UNC Basketball

Former Virginia Tech guard committed to UNC Basketball on Monday. The 6-9 Avdalas spent one season with the Hokies after playing professionally in Greece and averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in Blacksburg. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss the commitment. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball Announces Signing Of Oklahoma State Transfer Achol Akot

UNC Women's Basketball has announced the addition of Achol Akot for the 2026-27 season. The 6-1 forward spent the past season at Oklahoma State, averaging 12.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for the Cowgirls. In three seasons of college action between UCF and Oklahoma State, Akot is averaging 8.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. (GoHeels.com)

Jarin Stevenson Returning to UNC for Senior Season

UNC forward will return to the Tar Heels for his final college season, he announced, giving new coach an experienced frontcourt piece. Stevenson finished his first season at UNC averaging 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 33 games (25 starts) while shooting 47 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from 3-point range. (TarHeel247)

Kim English To Join Michael Malone's Coaching Staff At UNC

continues to add to his UNC coaching staff. Sources confirmed Monday that former Providence head coach Kim English has agreed to join the Tar Heels’ coaching staff. He’s the second addition from outside Chapel Hill, joining Chuck Martin, who arrived from Arkansas last week. UNC is also retaining , , and Eric Hoots. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - Hectic First Week for Michael Malone, UNC Basketball

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the early days of 's basketball coaching tenure at UNC, the hectic nature of the transfer portal and recruiting, the finalizing of the coaching staff, and the importance to nail down the best fits and coaches for key roles. (View Video)

UNC Baseball jumps to No. 3 ahead of weekend series vs. No. 2 Georgia Tech

North Carolina’s huge ACC baseball series this weekend at Boshamer Stadium against Georgia Tech is now a battle between two 30-win teams ranked among the top three teams in the country. The Tar Heels moved up three spots in the D1 Baseball poll to No. 3. The Yellow Jackets went 4–0, including weekend sweep of Florida State and stayed at No. 2. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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