NCAA Tournament Provides UNC Basketball Final Chance To Overcome Slow Starts

On Thursday, North Carolina will have one more chance to move past its shortcomings and avoid a second straight first-round exit. The good news for Tar Heel fans is that, in Hubert Davis’ three previous NCAA Tournament openers, UNC consistently set the tone early, outscoring opponents 140-76 in the first half and winning by an average of 29 points. (Inside Carolina)

Sam Howell was looking for team, coach to grow with. That’s where the Cowboys came in

When former UNC quarterback Sam Howell hit the free agent market after spending a year with Philadelphia, he looked for a team and coach where he could grow. That’s where Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer’s name came up. "I know some guys that have been around him a lot and just everyone that knows him talks so highly about him." (MSN.com)

Caleb Wilson Earns More All-America Honors From USBWA & NABC

UNC freshman Caleb Wilson has earned two more All-America honors. The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) named Wilson a second-team All-America, while the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) named him third team. Wilson made first team NABC All-South Atlantic District, while Henri Veesaar made the second team. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: Western Illinois

UNC Women's Basketball will host NCAA Tournament action at Carmichael Arena for the second straight season. And it begins Friday for the No. 4 seed Tar Heels against No. 13 seed Western Illinois. The Leathernecks enter the tournament with a 26-5 record and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship. Here’s more on UNC’s first-round opponent. (Chapelboro.com)

Smith Center at a crossroads: Inside UNC’s debate over a new basketball arena

The Smith Center is still the Tar Heels’ home, still one of college basketball’s largest buildings, and still an iconic stop on the sports map. Behind the scenes, the question UNC leaders have tried to postpone is now pressing in public: Should the university spend hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the Smith Center, or build an entirely new arena? (Chatham Journal)

Former UNC Assistant Jerod Haase Named UNCG Head Men’s Basketball Coach

UNC Greensboro announced Jerod Haase as the new head coach for the men's basketball program on Wednesday. Haase comes to Greensboro with over 25 years of college coaching experience, including stops at Stanford, University of Alabama at Birmingham, North Carolina, and Kansas. Since 2024, Haase has called games as an ESPN analyst. (UNCG Spartans)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Pete Chilcutt On UNC Basketball's Postseason Outlook

With Caleb Wilson sidelined, former UNC and longtime NBA forward Pete Chilcutt and host Isaac Schade examine how the Tar Heels' veteran experience, including Seth Trimble’s leadership and Henri Veesaar’s dominance down low, can propel North Carolina past VCU and toward an NCAA Tournament run. (View Video)

Tar Heels in pros: RJ Davis, Caleb Love square off in G League battle

Four years after teaming up on Final Four run at UNC, R.J. Davis and Caleb Love battled in the G League, with Love putting on an overtime show Tuesday. Both put up big numbers as Davis’ South Bay Lakers and Love’s Rip City Remix split two games in Portland. In Sunday’s South Bay victory, Love outscored Davis 25-24 and had more 3-pointers (4-3). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Why UNC Basketball hired a director of community engagement last summer

UNC Men's Basketball hired former student manager Ragan Copeland this offseason as its first director of community engagement. The role, created by Hubert Davis and his wife, Leslie, was designed to enhance the team’s community service, ensuring players could give back in meaningful ways rather than one-off appearances or NIL engagements. (MSN.com)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball 2025-26 | In Pursuit: "The Most Dangerous Team"

Episode 5, "The Most Dangerous Team," documents UNC Women's Basketball's chase towards an NCAA hosting bid, resume-building wins, and finishing with 13 wins in their final 15 games. It also features senior Indya Nivar and her journey towards gaining the confidence to become the leader this young group needed. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar among college basketball regular-season's most impactful transfers

5. Henri Veesaar, UNC: Veesaar earned second-team All-ACC honors this season, helping guide the Tar Heels to a fourth place finish in the ACC. The transfer from Arizona finished top-10 in the league in points, rebounds, and blocks this season. He is also No. 5 in Player Efficiency Rating (25.5), No. 4 in Win Shares (4.0), and No. 4 in Plus/Minus (10.8). (On3.com)

Patriots Linebacker Amari Gainer Fueling Passion For Entertainment

A few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California. This time, instead of strapping on shoulder pads, Gainer took the time to learn about the entertainment industry. As part of the NFL's Career Tour, Gainer visited Paramount Studios and Hidden Empire Film Group. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Standards, Loyalty, and UNC Basketball

Adam Smith and Andy Bagwell join Big Hitters Only to discuss UNC Basketball at this juncture in the Hubert Davis era. There is a bit of NCAA Tournament talk and a VCU preview mixed in, but the conversation always comes back to the current state of Tar Heel Basketball under coach Hubert Davis. (View Video)

Anthony Raio, Leif Hagerup Sweep ACC Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Honors

The UNC Men's Lacrosse duo of Anthony Raio and Leif Hagerup have been named ACC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. The weekly honor is the first for each player, following the Tar Heels' 10-8 victory over No. 9 Penn State last Saturday. Raio, a freshman for the Tar Heels, scored three goals and collected a ground ball in the winning effort. (GoHeels.com)

Chazz Surratt Re-Signs With Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker and special teams ace Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal Tuesday. Surratt, a third-round pick out of North Carolina by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, signed with the Seahawks before the 2025 season. He had a midseason stint on injured reserve but still appeared in 11 games with the Super Bowl champions. (Sports Illustrated)

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