Why UNC Basketball hired a director of community engagement last summer

UNC Men's Basketball hired former student manager Ragan Copeland this offseason as its first director of community engagement. The role, created by Hubert Davis and his wife, Leslie, was designed to enhance the team’s community service, ensuring players could give back in meaningful ways rather than one-off appearances or NIL engagements. (MSN.com)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball 2025-26 | In Pursuit: "The Most Dangerous Team"

Episode 5, "The Most Dangerous Team," documents UNC Women's Basketball's chase towards an NCAA hosting bid, resume-building wins, and finishing with 13 wins in their final 15 games. It also features senior Indya Nivar and her journey towards gaining the confidence to become the leader this young group needed. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar among college basketball regular-season's most impactful transfers

5. Henri Veesaar, UNC: Veesaar earned second-team All-ACC honors this season, helping guide the Tar Heels to a fourth place finish in the ACC. The transfer from Arizona finished top-10 in the league in points, rebounds, and blocks this season. He is also No. 5 in Player Efficiency Rating (25.5), No. 4 in Win Shares (4.0), and No. 4 in Plus/Minus (10.8). (On3.com)

Patriots Linebacker Amari Gainer Fueling Passion For Entertainment

A few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California. This time, instead of strapping on shoulder pads, Gainer took the time to learn about the entertainment industry. As part of the NFL's Career Tour, Gainer visited Paramount Studios and Hidden Empire Film Group. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Standards, Loyalty, and UNC Basketball

Adam Smith and Andy Bagwell join Big Hitters Only to discuss UNC Basketball at this juncture in the Hubert Davis era. There is a bit of NCAA Tournament talk and a VCU preview mixed in, but the conversation always comes back to the current state of Tar Heel Basketball under coach Hubert Davis. (View Video)

Anthony Raio, Leif Hagerup Sweep ACC Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Honors

The UNC Men's Lacrosse duo of Anthony Raio and Leif Hagerup have been named ACC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. The weekly honor is the first for each player, following the Tar Heels' 10-8 victory over No. 9 Penn State last Saturday. Raio, a freshman for the Tar Heels, scored three goals and collected a ground ball in the winning effort. (GoHeels.com)

Chazz Surratt Re-Signs With Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker and special teams ace Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal Tuesday. Surratt, a third-round pick out of North Carolina by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, signed with the Seahawks before the 2025 season. He had a midseason stint on injured reserve but still appeared in 11 games with the Super Bowl champions. (Sports Illustrated)

Three UNC Gymnasts Land All-ACC Honors

The ACC announced the 2026 All-ACC Gymnastics team Tuesday. Kaya Forbes, Sydney Seabrooks, and JoJo Valahovic were named to this year's team. The trio of Tar Heels made the team on three events – beam, floor, and vault. The All-ACC Team consists of the top six ACC performers on bars, beam, floor, vault, and the top two all-around scorers. (GoHeels.com)

2026 NCAA Tournament South Region bracket preview: Predictions, sleepers, players to watch

No. 6 seed North Carolina is this region's blue blood, and the Tar Heels will have their hands full from the jump against No. 11 seed VCU. With star freshman forward Caleb Wilson out for the season, the Tar Heels are facing one of the tougher draws in the bracket. Getting past the Rams would likely mean facing No. 3 seed Illinois in the second round. (CBS Sports)

After Clemson Loss, UNC Embraces ‘Chippy’ Response Entering March Madness

After a loss to Clemson exposed issues with toughness and consistency, North Carolina is trying to reset its edge before the NCAA Tournament begins. Following the Tar Heels' 80-79 loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, several players were unsatisfied with their level of competitiveness. UNC was the less physical team. (TarHeel247)

Entrepreneur, UNC alum gives back, a bagel at a time

Alex Brandwein left UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in May 2020 with two big accomplishments: an MBA and a lease for a bagel shop a few blocks from campus. Five years later, the founder of Brandwein’s Bagels is back on campus. He helps welcome new graduate students and shares what he’s learned about starting a business with students. (UNC.edu)

Hubert Davis Previews North Carolina's Matchup with VCU

Hubert Davis said he has liked his team's response to two straight losses and added the Tar Heels' competitive spirit has been up to par ahead of March Madness. "Anytime you get an opportunity to compete, it's real. We had a really good, competitive practice yesterday. A little chippy, which I'm fine with, and I'd like to bring that chippiness to Greenville." (TarHeel247)

UNC vs. VCU: TV info, stats, scouting Rams, keys to game, and notes

The Rams’ trademark is physical, extended pressure. Whether full-court heat or aggressive half-court switching, they force turnovers to create offense. UNC must get strong guard play and avoid the live-ball turnovers. VCU’s defensive style often sends multiple bodies at the ball. This opens opportunities for kick-out 3-pointers and baseline cuts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Will Fans Turn Out For UNC Basketball's Tournament Appearance In Greenville?

If you go back to 2017, UNC was an NCAA Tournament one seed and Duke was a two seed playing in Greenville. When Duke took the court against South Carolina in the second round, a lot of Tar Heel fans in attendance played a big role in South Carolina pulling that upset. Do you see that same type of fan engagement in Greenville this week? (Inside Carolina)

Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler. It's a one-year deal on the NFL minimum salary. Chandler, 28 in May, is seen as a potential home-run threat with a 40-yard dash time of 4.38 seconds. Chandler's best season came in 2023 when he rushed 102 times for 461 yards and three touchdowns. (USA Today)

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