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UNC basketball offers five-star recruit in 2026 class
Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels have a new target in the 2026 recruiting class. After watching him on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, the Tar Heels saw enough of small forward Caleb Holt. And on Sunday night, they officially entered the recruitment for the talented prospect. Holt took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce he had received an offer from the Tar Heels in his recruitment. He posted a few photos to show the offer, including a throwback of former UNC guard Kenny Smith. The New Market, Alabama native has drawn the attention of Davis and the Tar Heels’ staff in...
Next Level: UNC's New Challenge on Offense, Chip Lindsey Joins
Last season, in his first as North Carolina offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey was tasked with tweaking an already successful offense, improving the deficiencies and managing sure-fire first round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye. Heading into year two, Lindsey will have plenty of talent at the skill positions, a quarterback competition that will continue in training camp and a work-in-progress offensive line with size and potential but little experience as a unit. On this edition of Inside Carolina’s Next Level, Lindsey joins the show to discuss all that and more with Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.
UNC basketball recruiting target posts big double-double at Peach Jam
The pursuit of in-state dual-sport recruit Kendre Harrison continues for the North Carolina Tar Heels both on the football field and basketball court. North Carolina made the top six for the talented recruit as he made a big update to his recruitment last week. As the top tight end and a five-star football recruit, Harrison has the attention of some big programs. But over the past week or so, his basketball skills have taken center stage. During a win on Saturday at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam event, Harrison helped lead Team CP3 16U to a big 29-point win. In that win,...
UNC Football: Tylee Craft announces his retirement from football
UNC grad student Tylee Craft has been battling stage four large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma for the last two years, which has resulted in him missing time on the football field. Still continuing his battle, Craft announced yesterday via X that he will be retiring from football and will become a student coach.
Conner Harrell's Drive To Conquer Challenges
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Athletes from a collection of sports programs at the University of North Carolina gathered in late April at Memorial Hall for the school's Rammy Awards event, designed to celebrate their athletic accomplishments from the past year. Everyone came dressed to the nines, looking to impress — and in walked Conner Harrell, with an outfit that did just that.
Previewing the Opponents: Final month of Florida State's regular season begins with hosting North Carolina
North Carolina went 8-5 during the 2023 season. They went 4-4 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. They finished the season on a three-game losing streak. UNC opened the season with six consecutive wins. The good start began in Charlotte, N.C., when they defeated South Carolina (31-17). They then opened at home the following week, defeating Appalachia State (40-34) in double overtime. Next came a victory at home over Minnesota (31-13), a road victory at Pitt (41-24), and back-to-back home victories over Syracuse (40-7) and Miami (41-31).
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Stroman On Sports: EA Sports College Football, Olympic Preview, and More
UVA and UNC Faculty Member, Sports Business Expert, and Host of “If You Only Knew,” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 19. She discussed the release of the new EA Sports College Football game in the era of NIL. She also previewed the upcoming Olympics, including what she is most excited for going into the games.
Bubba Cunningham speaks as NCAA Tournament Selection Chair
On Sunday, Luke DeCock of The News and Observer spoke with UNC’s Bubba Cunningham to discuss his upcoming appointment as chair of the men’s NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. It was the first time that Cunningham had spoken from that actual position, and the article contained some interesting nuggets.
UNC Baseball Hires Former Liberty Head Coach Scott Jackson to Staff
Scott Jackson, who spent eight seasons with the UNC baseball program before taking the head coaching job at Liberty in 2017, is returning to Chapel Hill to join Scott Forbes’ coaching staff. Jackson will be both an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “I’m thankful that Coach Forbes has offered...
Elliot Cadeau, Zayden High Use Basketball To Give Back In Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elliot Cadeau, with a pair of UNC Crocs on and a Carolina blue hoodie, stood before a group of fourth through seventh graders inside Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill and fielded their questions. The sophomore point guard and his UNC teammate, fellow sophomore Zayden High, made it to the tail end of their basketball camp on Sunday and were engaging in a Q&A session.
Triangle hockey camp striving to bring diversity to the game
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Triangle hockey camp isn’t just teaching skills but trying to recruit more children of color. “I wanted to create something where future generations and the current generation would have something they could remember for the rest of their lives,” said Jazmine Miley, the founder of Hockey Players of Color Movement.
Volleyball Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
July 17, 2024 | Volleyball LEXINGTON, Ky. – Announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday afternoon, the North Carolina volleyball team has received the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award. Carolina is one of 347 of Division I schools to earn the award and one of 13 ACC schools to earn it for the 2023-2024 season. This is the second year in a row that the Tar Heels have garnered the academic honor and third time in program history (2024, 2023, 2020). The award, which was initiated during the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball...
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