Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Shatters NBA Summer League Record
Caleb Wilson put the basketball world on notice, exploding for a record-setting 35 points in his NBA Summer League debut with the Chicago Bulls. We break down what his performance says about his future and what it means for UNC basketball. Plus,
Michael Malone and the Tar Heels added veteran guard
Angelo Brizzi.
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Mon Jul 13
Being cut by Team USA fueled Caleb Wilson, who has Chicago Bulls convinced he 'has all the tools'
When
Caleb Wilson was cut from a USA Basketball junior national roster in 2024, his father Jerry Jerry said, it "was a tough moment for him mentally. It just sparked the fire under him. He wanted to prove himself right, that he was the best one out there." That belief, Jerry added, is rooted in a simple creed: "There is nothing you cannot do if you believe." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Top five highest-paid former UNC basketball players in NBA history
Who are the five highest-paid former UNC Basketball players based on NBA career salaries (adjusted for inflation)? It isn’t Michael Jordan — he doesn’t even crack the top five. 5.
Marvin Williams, $174,666,000. 4.
Antawn Jamison, $230,177,000. 3. Rasheed Wallace, $267,610,000. 2. Vince Carter, $275,531,000. 1.
Harrison Barnes, $276,598,000. (
USA Today)
Maggie Goloboy Named Senior Associate AD Of Strategy & Special Initiatives For UNC Athletics
Maggie Goloboy, a UNC Women's Basketball alumna and executive with extensive leadership experience in strategy across the media, consumer, and sports sectors, has been named Senior Associate Athletic Director of Strategy and Special Initiatives for UNC Athletics. She also will serve on Athletic Director Steve Newmark's executive leadership team. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What impact will the new 5-in-5 rule have on UNC Basketball?
What impact will the NCAA's new 5-in-5 rule have on recruiting and roster building for North Carolina and across college basketball moving forward? Basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 break it all down.
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Mon Jul 13
Crystal Dunn’s Impact Becomes Part of N.C. Courage History
Crystal Dunn did not just play during one of the most successful eras in North Carolina Courage history. She helped shape it. On July 11, Dunn was honored as the third player inducted into the North Carolina Courage Ring of Honor, joining
Jessica McDonald and Sam Mewis. The honor recognizes players whose impact helped shape the legacy of the club. (
NC Courage)
UNC Football's Top Position Groups Entering Training Camp
With the start of training camp approaching, North Carolina is preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season. Based on the reinforcements the Tar Heels have brought in this offseason, the
UNC Football roster is light-years ahead of where it was last season. With that in mind, here are Carolina's top position groups entering training camp. (
Sports Illustrated)
R.J. Davis has best game of summer ahead of Wilson’s battle Monday with Peterson
Tar Heels posted mixed results over the weekend in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League following
Caleb Wilson’s sensational debut Friday. After a quiet outing Saturday for San Antonio, R.J. Davis rebounded with his best game of the summer in a battle against
Cormac Ryan and
Pete Nance as the Spurs earned a 90-80 win Sunday over the Bucks. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Jaydon Young Chose UNC, Chose the Challenge, and Is Ready to Compete
"We had plenty of options, but we decided to trust Coach Malone, and trust our work,"
Jaydon Young's father, Victor, said in April. "We are willing to fight and compete for everything. We always took this seriously. We're not opting out or running away. Having to earn everything, we are going to tackle that, accept the challenge, and face it head on." (
TarHeel247)
Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked provide solid returnees
There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina Baseball in the 2026 MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from this past season’s College World Series finalists. Four Tar Heels went in the first three rounds for the first time, giving UNC eight players taken in the top three rounds since 2024. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Macon Winslow & Matthew Matthijs Round Out 2026 MLB Draft For Carolina
The second day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw University of North Carolina baseball's
Macon Winslow and
Matthew Matthijs selected to round out a six-person draft class for the Tar Heels. The junior catcher Winslow was a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies while senior captain Matthijs was picked up by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round. (
GoHeels.com)
What UNC baseball’s Owen Hull brings to Boston Red Sox
A physical, athletic, confident hitter,
Owen Hull carries swagger to the plate in every appearance. Despite a slow start to his one-and-done season in Chapel Hill, Hull adjusted and became one of the top hitters in college baseball. He’s still a bit raw as a defender in the outfield, but his speed helps him and he possesses all of the tools to be a productive player. (
MSN.com)
Carolina Baseball MLB Draft Day 2 Tracker
Macon Winslow: Round 6, No. 190 Overall, Philadelphia Phillies. Winslow earns his shot at the next level following his lone season in Chapel Hill, where he started 67 games for UNC.
Matthew Matthijs: Round 17, No. 520 Overall, Seattle Mariners. The Greenville, N.C., native finished his UNC career with a 4.48 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 128.2 innings pitched. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson All-Access
Former North Carolina forward
Caleb Wilson was asked during his NBA pre-draft interview is he's prepared to lead this Chicago Bulls team. "I feel like I'm your guy, honestly. I would love to play in Chicago. I'm a DAWG." Check out All-Access with this year's No. 4 overall draft selection.
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Sun Jul 12
Is Cubs Reliever Trent Thornton Just Getting Lucky? Or is He the Right Person at the Right Time?
If Tuesday night’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles was any indication, the Cubs might start looking to
Trent Thornton to pitch in higher-leverage opportunities going forward. The right-hander notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. This was in a game that was after an off day, which is to say that the bullpen was rested. (
North Side Baseball)