Tar Heels Set to Compete in Annual Spring Game Saturday
North Carolina will hold its annual spring football game Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 PM, as the Tar Heels conclude spring ball with their 15th practice. The game won’t be televised, so the only way fans can see it is by attending. And unlike in recent years, it appears the conditions will be ideal for a catching the game in person. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Chansky’s Notebook: Amazing Grace
Coby White left us way too soon. Remember Alec Jacoby White from Goldsboro on the 2018-19 Tar Heels? Now, the Chicago Bulls know him well in his fifth season of steady improvement. A starter at lead guard with the same big hair but now a thicker beard, White is a burgeoning superstar. At the United Center, they chant his name “CO-BEE! CO-BEE!” (
Chapelboro.com)
If You Haven’t Seen Coby White Destroy Atlanta Yet, What Are You Waiting For?
Coby White played the best game of his career on Wednesday night. In front of a packed United Center with the season on the line, White looked like the best player on the floor. He propelled the Chicago Bulls to a 131-116 victory thanks to 42 points on a ridiculous 71.4 percent shooting. The 24-year-old guard also added 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. (
Bleacher Nation)
What To Expect From New-Look Tar Heels In UNC Football's Spring Game Saturday
Those hoping to watch North Carolina football's spring game this year will have to attend it in-person at Kenan Stadium. Saturday's spring game is set to start at 3 p.m. and parking around campus will be free. Leading up to the game, a two-hour fan fest will be hosted at the Bell Tower beginning at 1 p.m. UNC opted to not have its spring game televised. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Alumna at Nike endows Carolina Covenant scholarship
Ilana Finley ’00 is creating her own Tar Heel legacy by endowing a scholarship through the Carolina Covenant. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Finley took an opportunity to head to the West Coast. What started as an internship at Nike led to her becoming vice president of global communications and social impact for Converse. (
UNC.edu)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball talks to Andrej Stojakovic; Jonas Aidoo to Baylor?
UNC Basketball has had conversations with Stanford transfer
Andrej Stojakovic, per Inside Carolina. Is Stojakovic a primary target or a back-up plan in case Carolina can’t land Cade Tyson, who is visiting Chapel Hill this weekend? Big man portal target
Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee) is visiting Baylor this weekend, where he is predicted to commit.
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Mack Brown discusses QB Drake Maye's competitive nature
If his mom and dad would let me, I'd adopt him,"
Mack Brown said of quarterback
Drake Maye. "He is a great person. He's competitive. He's grown up in an athletic family. His mom was a college athlete. His dad was the leading passer in the ACC. He's got two brothers that won national championships -- one in baseball at Florida, one at basketball here." (
NFL.com)
What To Watch For In UNC Football's Spring Game Saturday
The UNC Football coaches have plenty of evaluating to do during Saturday's spring game, as the combination of position battles and young players make this one of the Tar Heels' most intriguing spring games in recently memory. "We will be looking at who can play,"
Mack Brown said Wednesday. "We will evaluate every play; who increases their value?" (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
UNC Football Freshman Profile: CB Jaiden Patterson
North Carolina freshman cornerback
Jaiden Patterson is an early enrollee and former four-star recruit, who was ranked as the nation’s 175th-best player, No. 13 safety, and 20th-best player in Georgia. "I love the workouts (at UNC). They’re really competition-based. We’re just working hard to compete and show the coaches why we’re here. I love it." (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Video: On The Beat Podcast - UNC Football Spring Game Preview
The crew from Inside Carolina highlights the week’s quotes and stories from the UNC football beat. The panel breaks down the Tar Heels' quarterback battle and address who North Carolina should be looking to add in the transfer portal. And, the crew looks also looks ahead to the Tar Heels' spring game in Chapel Hill this weekend.
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Quarterback battles in spotlight for UNC, Duke football spring games
UNC and Duke football will play their annual spring games Saturday. The Tar Heels kick off at 3 p.m. at Kenan Stadium. Admission is free, but UNC’s spring game won’t be televised. The defenses will look different with former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins taking over for the Tar Heels. But most of the attention this weekend will be on the quarterbacks. (
Fayetteville Observer)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Spring Football Game, Basketball Transfer Portal, Peter Fountain Interview
UNC Football's Spring Game is Saturday at Kenan Stadium as the Tar Heels head into the offseason (3:12). Portal season continues as Carolina's men's and women's basketball rosters continue to evolve (15:45). Peter Fountain of UNC's No. 1 ranked men's golf team discusses the season, the team, and going for a championship (33:20).
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UNC Men's Golf Enters 2024 ACC Championship as No. 1 seed
UNC Men's Golf enters the 2024 ACC Championship as the No. 1 seed in the tournament and No. 2 team in the country. The Tar Heels have won six of their 10 tournaments this season, the most wins in a season since claiming six titles in 1984-85. The 2024 ACC Championship will be held Friday through Monday, April 19-22, at the Charlotte Country Club. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball belts five home runs, but NC State walks off with biggest
On a night of home run derby, NC State didn’t hit as many, but the Wolfpack hit the biggest. Brandon Butterworth blasted a fastball over the wall for a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning to lift the Wolfpack to a 9-8 victory Thursday over North Carolina at Doak Field. UNC's
Vance Honeycutt and
Alberto Osuna continued to rewrite the record books. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women’s Lacrosse Ends Regular Season With 16-11 Win Over No. 25 Duke
The 15th-ranked North Carolina women's lacrosse team capped off the regular season with a 16-11 victory over No. 25 Duke in the Tobacco Road rivalry on Thursday evening at Dorrance Field (
Highlights).With a three-point effort, Caitlyn Wurzburger has surpassed assistant coach
Marie McCool for fifth in program history for career points with 244. (
GoHeels.com)