Roy Williams becomes member of Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society

Gov. Roy Cooper honored retired UNC basketball coaching legend, Roy Williams with a membership to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society. The award is the state's highest civilian honor. In his speech, Williams had some special words for the person who's been with him more than 50 years, his wife. Wanda. "She's been the rock for our entire family." (WTVD)

Justin Jackson: A Tale of Two Halves

UNC’s 90-84 loss to Florida in the Jumpman Invitational was a tale of two halves. The first half there was lackadaisical defense, both execution and not being more physical. But the way they played the second half, not many opponents want to face that team. If the Tar Heels play the first half even close to how they played the second, they win this game. (Inside Carolina)

UNC baseball's Jackson Van De Brake granted an additional year of eligibility

After requesting an additional season of eligibility, Jackson Van De Brake was granted it by the NCAA, allowing him to play one more season for UNC baseball in 2025. Although he struggled offensively early on during the 2024 season, Van De Brake worked his way back into the starting lineup to help lead the Diamond Heels to the College World Series. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC football legend Lawrence Taylor says Tar Heels have ‘chance to win it all’ under Bill Belichick

One week after North Carolina shocked the college football world with the hiring of six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick, many continue to debate the amount of success the former New England Patriots coach will have on the collegiate level. One person adding to the conversation is former UNC standout and NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor. (CBS 17)

What UNC's $50M bet on Belichick says about its football future

Indeed, when the University of North Carolina announced last week the blockbuster deal to hire football coach Bill Belichick, the university signaled that it is now all-in on football — financially and philosophically. And not necessarily because it wants to be, though many at UNC do. Rather, it is making this football commitment because it has to. (WRAL.com)

Bill Belichick leaves practices, Fenway Bowl game-planning to Freddie Kitchens

While Bill Belichick has focused on the big picture, generating headlines and massive attention on UNC Football, Freddie Kitchens has been the steadying force getting the Tar Heels ready for the Fenway Bowl. North Carolina named Kitchens interim coach the day after Mack Brown’s second tenure as head coach ended, and it’s been a whirlwind since then. (Tar Heel Tribune)

TopDrawerSoccer’s Postseason Awards Feature Several Tar Heels

Coming off its 23rd national championship, several members of the UNC women's soccer team have been recognized by TopDrawerSoccer based on performance, statistical accomplishments, conference honors, and team success. Awards include Kate Faasse being named TDS Player of the Year and Damon Nahas being tabbed the Coach of the Year. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Play 40 Minutes of "2nd-Half Basketball"?

Can the North Carolina men's basketball team overcome its first-half struggles? Join host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson as they explore the Tar Heels' recent performances, focusing on UNC's slow starts, potential strategies for improvement, and more. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Embracing all that Comes With College Football Recruiting

Speculation regarding Bill Belichick’s journey to North Carolina surrounds his ability to recruit, particularly in relating to 18-22 year-olds. Belichick has not only never recruited at the collegiate level, he’s also never held a position in college football. But, recruiting is not a foreign concept to the 72-year old, who also served as the Patriots' general manager. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Freddie Kitchens Thursday UNC Football Press Conference

North Carolina football coach Freddie Kitchens addresses the media ahead of coaching the Tar Heels in the Fenway Bowl. Kitchens discusses bowl preparation, the transition since new head coach Bill Belichick's arrival, and much more. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Setting The Tone On Defense, Sharing Scoring On Offense

An emphasis for UNC's defense Wednesday was to keep players from having to play on "islands" defensively, which women's basketball head coach Courtney Banghart felt the team did too often on Sunday. North Carolina took Florida out of their rhythm by disrupting passing lanes, making life difficult on the inside and keying in on their leading scorers. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball Struggling Without Productive Post Presence

If you’re a long-time North Carolina basketball fan, and you can’t remember the last time the Tar Heels lacked a highly productive post presence, a faulty memory is not the culprit. There simply is no such UNC team. Not in the last 60-plus years, at least. The 2024-25 Tar Heels, who have struggled to a 6-5 record so far this season, are led by four guards. (Chapelboro.com)

Former UNC QB, CFL Legend Darian Durant Excited for Bill Belichick as Tar Heels Football Coach

The University of North Carolina has hired six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick as the football team's head coach. Legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant played college football at UNC from 2001 through 2004. The Tar Heel approves of his alma mater appointing Belichick as bench boss. "You know what, I love it." (Moose Jaw Today)

Video: Up In The Rafters With Joel Berry - UNC Basketball Running Out of Opportunities

National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry from the ACC Network joins Taylor Vippolis of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC Basketball's loss to Florida in the Jumpman Invitational, the issues with Carolina’s ‘controllables,’ and the best lineup for the Tar Heels going forward. (View Video)

How Bill Belichick's hiring at UNC could impact Tar Heels basketball

In talking to sources, the energy and enthusiasm directed toward UNC football by big boosters hasn't nearly been matched for North Carolina basketball not only in recent months, but basically since NIL legislation began. Hubert Davis -- the hand-picked successor to Roy Williams -- has gotten but a sliver of the support football's been receiving. (CBS Sports)

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