UNC basketball's Larry Miller, one of Dean Smith's first star Tar Heels, dies
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Larry Miller was, really, our first major recruit that Duke wanted. They were going so great in the 60s with Vic Bubas in recruiting all around the country. For Larry to come here (to UNC), maybe he wanted to start something – and he did,”
Dean Smith said in UNC’s “Jersey In the Rafters: Carolina’s Greatest Stars” video, which was released in 2001. (
Fayetteville Observer)
Drake Powell Announces Decision To Remain In NBA Draft
Drake Powell indeed will be one-and-done at North Carolina, announcing Wednesday that the "door's closed" on his decision to stay in the NBA Draft. "All-in on the draft," Powell told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. "Door's closed." The stretchy wing Powell wowed this week at the NBA Draft Combine. He tested as arguably the best athlete at the event in Chicago. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Podcast - This Week in UNC Baseball with Former Tar Heel Pitcher Brian Moran
Former Tar Heel pitcher Brian Moran's work ethic and drive during his three seasons at UNC and now 17 years in professional baseball embodies what the UNC Baseball program represents. Moran joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley to discuss his time at UNC and his years in the professional leagues.
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ACC’s television partners ‘ran to us’ after UNC's Bill Belichick hire, commissioner says
The presence of NFL coaching legend
Bill Belichick at UNC caught the immediate attention of one very important ACC constituency: its television partners. "They ran to us before we could even run to them, our partners at Disney," ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said Wednesday at the conclusion of the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. (
WRAL.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Drake Powell, Boogie Fland, and More
Boogie Fland's withdrawal from the NBA Draft could be huge for UNC if the Tar Heels decide to pursue him. Meanwhile,
Drake Powell's jaw-dropping NBA combine performance, including a 37.5-inch vertical, has fans buzzing. The episode also covers UNC Men's Golf and David Ford's standout regional performance.
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Four Tar Heels Earn Inside Lacrosse All-America Honors
Four North Carolina men's lacrosse players were named to the 2025 Nike Lacrosse Media All-America Teams, Inside Lacrosse announced on Wednesday morning. Brady Wambach (First Team), Owen Duffy (Third Team), Dominic Pietramala (Honorable Mention) and Andrew O'Berry (Honorable Mention) were among the Tar Heel representation honored. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Michael Busch UNC Baseball Career Highlights
First baseman
Michael Busch has become a key member of the Chicago Cubs. But before he played for the Cubs, Busch was an All-ACC player for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He finished his career with 32 home runs, 169 runs scored, and is second all-time in Tar Heel history with 142 walks. Look back at Busch's time at Carolina.
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Bill Belichick: ‘I appreciate every day at Carolina’
WRAL’s Brian Murphy interviewed UNC football coach
Bill Belichick on Tuesday at the ACC Spring Meetings in Amelia Island, Florida, about the burst in attention on the UNC football program, why he opted to get back into the game and his expectations for this season. “I just love coaching,” Belichick told WRAL. “I love all the aspects of it." (
WRAL.com)
Ranking The Top 2 UNC Basketball Teams In Each Decade: 2000s
When
UNC's 2008-09 national championship basketball team was rolling, it was as good or better than any team ever at North Carolina They swept the season series against Duke, reached the 100-point mark nine times, and dominated teams such as Kentucky by 19, Oregon by 29, Michigan State in Detroit by 35, and Notre Dame by 15 on a neutral floor. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Vince Carter to Join NBC As Analyst Beginning in 2025-26 NBA Season
As NBC prepares to reintroduce itself to the basketball world, its stable of hoops broadcasters continues to grow. NBC is adding Hall of Fame forward and guard
Vince Carter to its studio team when it retakes the rights to air the NBA next season, it announced Tuesday morning. Carter, 48, played 22 seasons in the NBA for eight teams. (
Sports Illustrated)
Bill Belichick has addressed Jordon Hudson with UNC players
North Carolina coach
Bill Belichick said he has addressed the attention surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, with his football team, but he said the media reaction and social media fervor over their relationship is not a football issue. "Really off to the side," Belichick said during a SportsCenter interview from the ACC spring meetings on Tuesday. (
ESPN.com)
UNC Football Season Opener vs. TCU Set For 8 p.m. Kickoff On ESPN
The first UNC football game under coach
Bill Belichick is set. The Tar Heels will host visiting TCU on Monday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m. on ESPN at Kenan Stadium. The first Monday night regular-season game in Carolina history will also mark the fourth matchup on the gridiron between the Tar Heels and the Horned Frogs, having played in 1940, 1994, and 1997. (
GoHeels.com)
Bill Belichick discusses metrics that will define football success, avoids personal topics
As UNC Football coach
Bill Belichick did interviews in Amelia Island, Fla., during the ACC Spring Meetings, it’s clear there are two subjects he’s avoiding — his girlfriend and what specifically will make his first season successful. He said success is "getting better every day. Just try to stack good days together. Good day, come back, have the next day, build higher." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC baseball catcher Luke Stevenson projected as first round pick in MLB mock draft
In the most recent rendition of the 2025 MLB mock draft, USA TODAY has one North Carolina baseball player going in the first round. In the mock draft, Tar Heels catcher
Luke Stevenson was selected with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round by the Philadelphia Phillies. Stevenson is batting .280 this season with a .457 on-base percentage. (
USA Today)
‘I Believe in What We’re Doing’: Read Bill Belichick’s Comments From SportsCenter Interview
University of North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick sat down with ESPN’s Christine Williamson during the ACC Spring Meetings at Amelia Island, FL Tuesday afternoon. Belichick addressed his transition to college football, his early impressions of the 2025 Tar Heels, his highly publicized relationship with Jordon Hudson and more. (
Chapelboro.com)