Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Dodgers?

Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have the same dilemma: neither has any draft picks. After his first season as a college football coach, Belichick did not have anyone drafted by the NFL. New basketball coach Michael Malone has some nice players coming from the transfer portal. But at this point, none of them is a surefire first-round NBA Draft pick. (Chapelboro.com)

Blazing hot spring training has not translated for former Orioles first-round pick Vance Honeycutt

The Baltimore Orioles drafted former Diamond Heel Vance Honeycutt with their first-round pick in 2024 with the vision he could become a power-hitting centerfielder, but in his first season in the minors, he was a strikeout machine and over the course of the year went from one of the Orioles' top five prospects to outside the top 30 by ranking services. (Birds Watcher)

UNC Basketball Announces Re-Signing of Jarin Stevenson

Jarin Stevenson isn’t going anywhere. After announcing his return to UNC for his senior season to play under Michael Malone on April 13, the school announced Friday that Stevenson has signed to remain in Chapel Hill. Stevenson appeared in all 33 games for the Tar Heels last season, making 25 starts while averaging 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Malone set for debut season, but how have other first-year UNC Basketball coaches fared?

What has success looked like for first-year basketball coaches at UNC since Frank McGuire left New York City for Chapel Hill in 1952? And how have former NBA coaches fared at the college level? The last six UNC basketball coaches have averaged 22 wins and 8.5 losses in their debut seasons with the Tar Heels. Four made the NCAA Tournament. (MSN.com)

Matt Able, Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar invited to NBA Draft Combine

UNC Basketball had three former players and one player it hopes will play for the Tar Heels next season among the 74 invited Friday to the NBA Draft Combine. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar earned spots in the league’s pre-draft evaluation event to be held May 10-17 in Chicago. Also invited was Matt Able, who committed to UNC from the transfer portal. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Expected Benchmarks For UNC Basketball And Football

UNC didn’t bring Bill Belichick in to go 6-6. Next year, eight wins may be a high bar. But beyond that, expectations ramp up because the significant money pushed into football. In basketball, Sweet 16 every year may be too high a bar in the current landscape, but you should be able to field a team every few years capable of winning a national championship. (Inside Carolina)

How will UNC Basketball’s rebuild look without Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson?

The day before he departed Chapel Hill, Caleb Wilson got together with eight of his (now former) teammates for some pickup hoops. It was last Wednesday at Rams Head Recreation Center where Wilson and his friends took on a motley crew of UNC students who dared to jump with the varsity hoopers. It was a final goodbye for Wilson and his teammates. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Momo Faye Join Sayon Keita In UNC Frontcourt?

UNC Basketball has already landed Sayon Keita from Mali. Just west is Senegal, home of Momo Faye. Can Michael Malone land another post player while in Europe? How would Faye's experience and age help bring along Keita as a tandem in the Tar Heels' frontcourt? (View Video)

What the numbers and analytics say about UNC Basketball signee Neoklis Avdalas

UNC Basketball secured one of the nation’s most dynamic players in Neoklis Avdalas out of the transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 Virginia Tech transfer is extremely versatile. He can play on the wing and take over point guard duties if called upon. Because of his height, he could also play in the post if needed. Here is an advanced analytics breakdown of Avdalas. (USA Today)

UNC Men's Lacrosse, Syracuse Meet Friday Night In ACC Tournament Semifinal

The second-seeded UNC men's lacrosse team will meet No. 3 Syracuse on Friday night in the semifinal of the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is set for 8 PM, televised on ACC Network. The Tar Heels hold a 22-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Maxim Logue Is Not Expected To Enroll At UNC

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss Thursday's news that FAU power forward Maxim Logue is no longer expected to transfer to UNC and play for the Tar Heels next season. (View Video)

UNC football unveils special Air Jordan 14 PE

UNC Football's social media account revealed the new Air Jordan 14 Player Edition for the upcoming season, dressed in an all-Carolina blue colorway. The shoe is dominated by Carolina Blue and features black accents throughout. A UNC emblem is featured as well as the Jumpman and 23 branding on the heel. These shoes are strictly player editions. (USA Today)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Defense Following Football Spring Practice

UNC Football has concluded the second spring practice of the Bill Belichick era. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, the Tar Heels' defensive strengths and weaknesses, position battles, and more. (View Video)

Benjamin Hall Rises As Leader Among UNC Running Backs

There’s a sense of rejuvenation across the North Carolina football program this spring. Running back Benjamin Hall, one of the few experienced veteran returners, senses the energy first-hand and believes players and coaches have taken last year’s failures in stride. "Everyone feels like we’re a few plays away from winning some more games," Hall said. (Inside Carolina)

As His Roster Comes Into Focus, Two Keys for Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball Debut

A handful of things have come into focus regarding the 2026-27 North Carolina basketball team, the program’s first under new coach Michael Malone. The Tar Heels will have a heavy international flavor. The Tar Heels also will be big. UNC also will have plenty of competitors with significant experience, by today’s standards, at the Power Four level. (Chapelboro.com)

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