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
Indya Nivar 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
Courtney Banghart, and the first since 2021 when
Stephanie Watts was selected in the first round. (
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Bucks' pathway to promoting breakout wing Cormac Ryan is already unmistakably clear
Shortly after being promoted from G Leaguer to a two-way player,
Cormac Ryan 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
Pete Nance, a former two-way Buck and Tar Heel who made his way onto the standard roster recently. (
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Alex Madera went from D3 baseball to a contract with the Cubs. His story is just getting started
Alex Madera'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. (
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North Carolina Freshman Caleb Wilson Declares For NBA Draft
UNC star freshman
Caleb Wilson 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
Neoklis Avdalas 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.
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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
Jarin Stevenson will return to the Tar Heels for his final college season, he announced, giving new coach
Michael Malone 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
Michael Malone 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
Sean May,
Pat Sullivan, 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
Michael Malone'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.
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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)
Patriots QB Drake Maye motivated by 'humbling' Super Bowl defeat
"I think that's the biggest thing about it: It's humbling. You've got to get back to work. When you're so close and within reach, you want that feeling. Everybody says, 'You'll be back.' It's not that easy. So, we've got to get back to work, and I'm looking forward to trying to prove to myself we can get back and just have another year to get a chance at it." (
NFL.com)
UNC Men's Soccer Wins 2026 Carolina Cup
UNC Men's Soccer won the 2026 Carolina Cup with a 2-1 victory in the final over Virginia Tech on Sunday. The Tar Heels finished the Carolina Cup 5-0, outscoring opponents 14-7. During Sunday's final, Virginia Tech jumped out in front, but Carolina scored two straight first-half goals. The Tar Heels kept the lead throughout the second 45' to claim the cup. (
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Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Reconstruction Underway
The NCAA Transfer Portal has already seen many Tar Heels enter their names, and the new staff and GM Jim Tanner are searching for impact players for next season. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell try to make sense of what has been an absolute whirlwind of an offseason thus far.
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Newsletter: Michael Malone Hired, UNC and the Transfer Portal, Maximo Adams still a Tar Heel
What a week!
Michael Malone was hired as UNC’s new Men’s Basketball coach, the transfer portal is in overdrive,
Maximo Adams is still a Tar Heel,
Bill Belichick went Bananas, Women’s Basketball landed three commitments, there was a Softball no-hitter, a new Baseball commitment, and more in this week's newsletter. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Tar Heels in NBA: Cormac Ryan finishes season with flourish, Coby White faces nemesis
Cormac Ryan finished his season with a flourish as
Coby White heads to the Play-In Tournament for the fourth straight season, and
Cameron Johnson and Harrison Barnes prepare for the playoffs. In 11 games since joining the Milwaukee Bucks, Ryan averaged 14.3 points, shooting 52% from the floor, 46% from 3-point range and 92% from the line. (
Tar Heel Tribune)