Jordan Shipp Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes FBS players who lead through community service while excelling the classroom and on the field. The Wuerffel Trophy recognizes student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and make a positive impact in their communities. (GoHeels.com)

Two Tar Heels Under Par After the Opening Round of US Amateur Stroke Play

The 126th U.S. Amateur golf tournament got underway Monday at the historic Merion Golf Club's East Course in Philadelphia. Merion has held 20 USGA major championships including five U.S. Opens, and six U.S. Amateurs. Legendary winners include Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Justin Rose. Five current Tar Heels are looking to add their name to the ledger. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Breakdown

With the commitment of big man Cameron Fens, the 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster appears set. Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down the Tar Heels' roster, from Fens to Brown, Stevenson to Samodurov, Brizzi to Denis, and every player that fills out the squad. (View Video)

Who likely starts for Michael Malone, and how does UNC's rotation look?

Now that construction of Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball roster is complete, the question becomes how he’ll use that group. Malone’s first rotation is starting to come into focus, built around the likely starting five on opening night: guards Terrence Brown Jr., Neoklis Avdalas, and Matt Able, forward Jarin Stevenson, and center Cameron Fens. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Terrence Brown Should Be An Elite Playmaker For UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss UNC point guard Terrence Brown, his role this season with the Tar Heels, his anticipated impact both on and off the basketball court, offensive metrics, and more. (View Video)

UNC Volleyball Ranked In AVCA Preseason Poll For First Time Since 2017

UNC Volleyball opens the 2026 season ranked No. 19 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25. The Tar Heels earn a preseason ranking for the first time since 2017 when they opened at No. 11. UNC will face six teams in the preseason top 25 including five top 10 teams. Carolina enters the season fresh off a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

Chapel Hill’s Breadman’s Closed, Padlocked by Sheriff’s Office After Defaulting Lease

Could a Chapel Hill breakfast and lunch favorite be gone for good? Breadman’s in the Elliott Square shopping center was at least closed for Wednesday, August 6, as any hopeful customers found the doors padlocked by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to court filings, the restaurant and its owners were behind on rent payments. (Chapelboro.com)

Derek McDonald Ready to Seize Final College Opportunity at UNC

When Derek McDonald pulled into a Buc-ee’s parking lot in Florida this past January, he never could have predicted what would come next. After five years at Syracuse, McDonald entered the transfer portal following a senior season cut short after four games by a season-ending hip injury. As he prepared to step out of the car, his phone rang. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Basketball To Face USC In Greensboro Exhibition Game

Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball team will get two challenging exhibition contests before the games count. UNC is set to face USC in an exhibition at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, before traveling to Indianapolis nine days later for a second exhibition against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 18. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Neoklis Avdalas, Alexandros Samodurov To Decline Greek National Team Opportunity

UNC Basketball newcomers Neoklis Avdalas and Alexandros Samodurov will arrive in Chapel Hill this week and thus not play with the Greek National Team this month for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Sources close to the situation confirmed this decision over the weekend. UNC's fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 17. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How Cameron Fens Elevates UNC Basketball's Roster

The 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster has been finalized with the addition of Cameron Fens, a proven 7-foot transfer who raises the Tar Heels' floor and shores up deficiencies in size and rebounding. Can Fens’ presence in the paint give UNC the physicality they've been missing? (View Video)

Tar Heel Golf Legend Bill Williamson Passes At 95

Bill Williamson, who finished second in the 1953 NCAA Men's Golf Championship and led the Tar Heels to a second-place finish in the team competition that same year, died Aug. 1 at age 95. Known as "Bill Will," he was a longtime friend and supporter of UNC Golf. He competed in five U.S. Amateurs and won the Charlotte City Amateur and club championships. (GoHeels.com)

Kaleb Cost on Bill Belichick's Messages, Increased 'Intensity,' and More

Bill Belichick has a mandate for his UNC football team, and he has one for senior defensive back Kaleb Cost. "There's three things you learn from: Smart, tough, and dependable," Cost said last week, noting his head coach's team mantra. As for himself, personally, "Just being more vocal," Cost said. "He'll tell you to be more vocal as a leader." (TarHeel247)

Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up

UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC's ties with Ireland go back centuries

UNC Football will make history when it plays its first international game against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin. But did you know that there are more Irish connections to the University’s history? Swimmer Grace Hodgins hails from Greystones, Ireland. Punter Adam McCann-Gibbs, grew up 100 miles from Dublin. Three former Tar Heel athletes are from Dublin. (UNC.edu)

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