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5-Star Forward CJ Rosser Takes Unofficial Visit To UNC

CJ Rosser, the consensus No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, made an unofficial visit to Chapel Hill this past Wednesday, and the photos he posted to Instagram on Saturday night had Tar Heel fans buzzing. (Read More...)

Harrison Ingram signs with Utah after two seasons with Spurs, G League

Former UNC forward Harrison Ingram, who spent most of his first two professional seasons with the Austin Spurs in the G League, signed with the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Ingram, a 6-8 forward who the San Antonio Spurs selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, appeared in 12 NBA games over two seasons, while on two-way contracts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball To Hire Gonzaga’s Jorge Sanz; Brady Pettigrew Update

UNC Basketball beefed up its coaching staff as Michael Malone brings in international recruiting ace Jorge Sanz from Gonzaga. Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down Sanz’s recruiting prowess and analytics expertise. The episode spotlights UNC’s push for top 2028 basketball recruit Brady Pettigrew and more. (View Video)

UNC Dribble For Victory Over Cancer Set For Sept. 13

UNC Athletics announces the fifth annual Dribble For Victory Over Cancer in partnership with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event is Sunday, Sept. 13 on the UNC campus. Participants will raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through a short on-campus course. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Football/Basketball talk, actress Sharon Lawrence joins, 2026 Poddys!

The 2026-27 UNC sports season is right around the corner. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas catch up on Tar Heel football and basketball chatter (6:31). Actress (and UNC grad) Sharon Lawrence joins for an awesome interview (33:35). Plus: postcards (1:37:52), the 2026 Poddys! (2:13:30), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Who can deliver as UNC Basketball's No. 2 scorer?

Who will emerge as the scoring sidekick to Terrence Brown as UNC Basketball reloads for a new era? Isaac Schade, Bill Robinson, and Jason Feldman break down top contenders like Matt Able and Jarin Stevenson while exploring the roles of rising talents Neoklis Avdalas and Maximo Adams. (View Video)

Report: Longtime staff member Jorge Sanz leaving Gonzaga for UNC Basketball

Jorge Sanz, who doubled as an assistant coach and director of basketball operations at Gonzaga, is leaving Mark Few’s program to join Michael Malone’s new coaching staff at North Carolina, The Spokesman-Review learned. The longtime assistant coach announced his departure from Gonzaga in a farewell message posted to his social media platforms. (The Spokesman-Review)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Malloy Smith

Freshman guard Malloy Smith, son of UNC Basketball great Kenny Smith, sets out to leave his mark on Chapel Hill. Does Malloy’s combination of high basketball IQ, positional size, and unselfish play style give him a chance to carve out a unique legacy in Michael Malone’s first season leading the Tar Heels? (View Video)

New Carolina Is a Thing at North Carolina

UNC football and basketball head coaches, Bill Belichick and Michael Malone, will combine to make more than $18.3 million this season, the second-highest total of any school in the nation for those two positions. Welcome to New Carolina. New Carolina isn't a term used in Chapel Hill, at least not yet, but it describes how UNC Athletics is now operating. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Legend Ty Lawson Arrested in Colorado for Shoplifting

Former UNC star Ty Lawson was arrested last week after reportedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, FOX31 KDVR in Denver reported Wednesday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of theft (less than $300) for shoplifting. The officer noted that Lawson smelled of alcohol, and he was booked into the Douglas County Jail. (TarHeel247)

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