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1 week ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• The Tar Heels' 2025 class features two 4-star combo guards, Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon, alongside power forward Caleb Wilson. • Fans can get their first glimpse of the new recruits in an exhibition game against BYU on October 24. • UNC's roster for the upcoming season blends returning players, transfers, and incoming high school recruits. The upcoming college basketball season is a very important one for UNC, which welcomes another solid high school recruiting class to Chapel Hill.
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1 week ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• UNC coach Hubert Davis has been actively involved in improving the Tar Heels' roster for the 2025-2026 season. • Davis is serving as a court coach at the USA Basketball U19 National Team Training Camp. • Davis emphasized the importance of skill development during the offseason. • UNC targets Caleb Holt, Deron Rippey Jr., and Tyran Stokes are finalists for the U19 roster.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Aidan Jensen
The North Carolina Tar Heels are quietly having one of the top offseason in college basketball – and it all ties back to head coach Hubert Davis. After UNC largely struck out in the 2024 offseason transfer portal, Hubert made sure to effectively re-stack his roster for the 2025-2026 campaign. North Carolina landed Top-10 Class of 2025 recruit Caleb Wilson, plus six transfer portal commitments, including 7-foot center Henri Veesaar.
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1 week ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• Key players Luke Stevenson and Alex Madera were both nominated for the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove awards. • Stevenson and Madera were instrumental in UNC's Super Regional run with strong offensive and defensive performances. • The Gold Glove winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 18.
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1 week ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• Bill Belichick is generating excitement as UNC's new head football coach, boosting recruiting efforts. • UNC secured a commitment from Aveon Williams, a top-ranked tight end prospect in the 2026 class. • Williams' commitment addresses a need at tight end following the departure of NFL-bound players. • Williams' high school stats showcase his potential to make an impact on the Tar Heels' offense.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Aidan Jensen
With Luke Stevenson likely gone to the 2025 MLB Draft, UNC is in desperate need of a starting catcher for its 2026 baseball campaign. The Diamond Heels previously addressed this expected hole by snagging Georgia State's Colin Hynek from the transfer portal. North Carolina already has Rom Kellis and Maccadin Dye on its roster, but both appeared primarily in reserve roles, with Dye hitting just .081.
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1 week ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• UNC is likely losing catcher Luke Stevenson to the 2025 MLB Draft. • The Tar Heels added Duke catcher Macon Winslow to their roster for the 2026 season. • Winslow hit .278 with nine home runs and 48 RBIs for the Blue Devils last season. With Luke Stevenson likely gone to the 2025 MLB Draft, UNC is in desperate need of a starting catcher for its 2026 baseball campaign. The Diamond Heels previously addressed this expected hole by snagging Georgia State's Colin Hynek from the transfer portal.
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2 weeks ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• The UNC women's basketball team reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three years last season. • The Tar Heels will face Texas in the ACC-SEC Challenge on December 4th in Austin. • UNC's roster will feature a strong backcourt but a younger and less experienced frontcourt. Playing amid a loaded ACC last season, the UNC women's basketball team proved itself as one of the conference's top teams.
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2 weeks ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• The ACC's basketball prowess has diminished, particularly with UNC's near misses of the NCAA Tournament. • UNC has bolstered its roster with key transfers and a top recruit, aiming to regain ACC dominance. • Last season's UNC roster, while talented, lacked the necessary pieces to succeed. It's no secret that ACC basketball isn't the same powerhouse it used to be, particularly last season, when UNC nearly missed the NCAA Tournament for a second time in three seasons.
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2 weeks ago | 
tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen
• The Tar Heels' schedule includes matchups against St. Bonaventure, Michigan State, Kentucky, and Ohio State. • UNC will play an exhibition game against BYU on October 24th, featuring top 2026 recruit AJ Dybantsa. Thanks to another strong incoming high school recruiting class, combined with a significantly-improved transfer portal class, the UNC basketball team has a strong outlook heading into its 2025-2026 season.
