Matt Giles

New York

Research Director and Head of Fact Checking at WIRED Magazine

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Articles

Duke Football Recruiting Prize Enjoys Official Visit

5 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

Duke football is looking to boost its 2026 recruiting haul, as the Blue Devils haven't added to their five-deep collection of verbal commits in about six weeks. At the same time, though, Manny Diaz and his crew have been putting in work to further solidify the pieces already in place, including their lone four-star in the cycle, Prosper High School (Texas) interior offensive lineman Sean Stover.
One-Year UNC Basketball Forward Finds New Home in Big Ten

5 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

After two standout seasons as a full-time starter at Belmont, Cade Tyson arrived in Chapel Hill as a projected significant contributor for the 2024-25 UNC basketball squad. But the 6-foot-7, 200-pound North Carolinian, younger brother of former Clemson star Hunter Tyson, fell short of expectations and entered the transfer portal back in early April.
Promising Defensive Tackle Ends NC State Football Recruiting Drought

5 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

Carmelo McKenzie landed an NC State football offer back in October and was in Raleigh this weekend for an official visit with head coach Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack. It marked the IMG Academy (Fla.) three-star defensive tackle's first official visit in his recruitment, and it was enough to lead to his pledge on Sunday afternoon.
Top-Shelf WR Trims List, Sets Decision Date

5 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

Northwestern High School (Fla.) junior wide receiver Calvin Russell included the UNC football program among his top 12 suitors back in early March. Three months later, the Tar Heels have now survived another cut in the 6-foot-5, 195-pound five-star's high-profile recruitment, landing in his final eight along with Oregon, Michigan, Florida State, Florida, LSU, Syracuse, and hometown hopeful Miami.
Former Duke Basketball Sharpshooter Builds 'Luke K Court'

6 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

Luke Kennard's home-built practice floor, his tribute to the Duke basketball program, isn't an exact replica of the famed "Coach K Court" in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
UNC Basketball Guard Sends Cryptic Message to Ven-Allen Lubin

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Giles

This photo appears to be a reminder of the Tar Heels' dominance against the 2024-25 Wolfpack's former Tar Heel, Dontrez Styles, who played one season at Georgetown following two years at UNC before transferring to NC State. Indeed, one could easily conclude that Trimble is issuing a warning, of sorts, to his former teammate. In his lone campaign as a UNC basketball player, Ven-Allen Lubin averaged 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game.
UNC Basketball Guard Sends Cryptic Message to Ven-Allen Lubin

6 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

Hubert Davis and his 2025-26 UNC basketball team are set to face nearby foe NC State only once in ACC play next season. That outing will take place in the Wolfpack's Lenovo Center. And it's safe to say the Tar Heels have even more reason to look forward to the 30-minute drive (date not yet announced) in light of Sunday's Ven-Allen Lubin headlines.
NC State Basketball Staff Adds Ex-Tar Heel to Roster

6 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

When one-year UNC basketball talent Ven-Allen Lubin announced his dive into the transfer portal back in late April, the 6-foot-8, 230-pound power forward ensured Tar Heel enthusiasts on social media that he planned on returning to Chapel Hill for his final year of college eligibility. Roughly six weeks later, he's committed to a Tobacco Road rival in the NC State basketball program.
Elite New York PG Secures UNC Basketball Recruiting Offer

6 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

At this time last year, Long Island Lutheran School (N.Y.) point guard Dylan Mingo ranked No. 17 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite. Now, the 6-foot-5, 180-pound five-star is inside the top 10 at No. 9 among his peers and No. 3 at his position. And his offer sheet is beginning to reflect that lofty status, as the UNC basketball program recently joined the list to become his first blueblood suitor.
NC State Football Loses Four-Star Recruiting Battle to Georgia

6 days ago | si.com | Matt Giles

It's early, but the 2026 NC State football recruiting haul sure could use a boost. After all, it's been almost four months since the Wolfpack's last win in the cycle. Moreover, the mere four-deep collection of early pledges — each of the composite three-star variety — has fallen to No. 66 in the country, per 247Sports, and No. 15 out of 17 in the ACC.