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Strong offseason puts UNC basketball in ESPN's latest Preseason Top 25 Rankings

4 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• North Carolina has bolstered its roster significantly through the transfer portal, adding players like Henri Veesaar, Kyan Evans, and Jarin Stevenson. • The Tar Heels retain experienced guard Seth Trimble and welcome 5-star recruit Caleb Wilson. • Despite losing Drake Powell to the NBA draft, UNC added Montenegrin wing Luka Bogavac to address their need for a shooter. • ESPN currently ranks North Carolina 25th in their preseason Top 25 rankings.
How social media reacted to UNC beating Oklahoma, advancing to Super Regionals

4 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

With their 14-4 drubbing of Oklahoma in Monday's Chapel Hill Regional winner-take-all game, the North Carolina Tar Heels (45-12) will host a Super Regional for the second-consecutive season – this time, against the 4-time College World Series champion Arizona Wildcats. With its victory over the Sooners, UNC also advances to the Super Regionals by beating an SEC team – in an elimination game – for the second straight year.
Oklahoma head baseball coach gives UNC the ultimate compliment in postgame presser

5 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• The Tar Heels beat the Sooners twice in three games, showcasing their championship potential. With its 14-4 victory over Oklahoma in Monday's winner-take-all matchup to close out the Chapel Hill Regional, the UNC (45-13) baseball team solidified one thing: it's one of the country's best. Not only did the Diamond Heels dominate Monday, but they did so against a Sooners squad from arguably the best conference across college baseball.
Gavin Gallaher tabbed Chapel Hill Regional's Most Outstanding Player

5 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Oklahoma 14-4 to win the Chapel Hill Regional and advance to the Super Regionals. • Third baseman Gavin Gallaher led the Tar Heels' offensive charge, hitting .722 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the regional tournament. • Gallaher was named Most Outstanding Player of the Chapel Hill Regional. • UNC will face Arizona in the Super Regionals starting Friday, June 6.
What channel is UNC-Oklahoma baseball on Monday? Time, TV schedule for NCAAT rubber match

5 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• North Carolina lost to Oklahoma 9-5 in the Chapel Hill Regional, forcing a winner-take-all game. • UNC's pitching struggled with control, issuing nine walks, and defensive errors led to four unearned runs for Oklahoma. • The decisive game will be played Monday at Boshamer Stadium, with the time yet to be announced. • Both teams face a dilemma regarding their starting pitchers, balancing the need for their aces with potential Super Regional appearances.
UNC basketball wing Cade Tyson commits to Minnesota in transfer portal

6 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• Cade Tyson, a transfer from Belmont, underperformed at UNC during the 2024-2025 season and is transferring to Minnesota. • Tyson averaged only 2.6 points per game for the Tar Heels, significantly less than his 14.9 average at Belmont. • He is the second former Tar Heel to transfer to Minnesota, following Dawson Garcia. • UNC's small forward position remains thin despite the addition of Luka Bogovac.
UNC center Ven-Allen Lubin commits to NC State in transfer portal

6 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• North Carolina has revamped its roster through the transfer portal, adding players like Henri Veesaar, Kyan Evans, Jarin Stevenson, Jonathan Powell, and Jaydon Young. • Ven-Allen Lubin, who initially entered the transfer portal, reversed course and stated his intention to return to UNC, only to later commit to NC State. • Lubin's decision to transfer to NC State is likely influenced by the increased competition for playing time at center with the arrival of Veesaar and the return of James Brown.
North Carolina football picks up commitment after official visit weekend

6 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program continues to make progress with its 2026 recruiting class, landing another commitment on Sunday. Three-star interior offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm became the latest player to commit to the Tar Heels for the 2026 when he pleged his verbal commitment. He did so at the conclusion of his official visit this weekend, wasting no time in picking the Tar Heels. Wilhelm had a total of 26 offers in his recruitment and landed one from UNC in early April.
What channel is UNC baseball on Sunday? Time, TV schedule for Chapel Hill Regional Final

6 days ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Aidan Jensen

• UNC defeated Oklahoma 11-5 in the Chapel Hill Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament. • UNC will play the winner of Nebraska vs. Oklahoma in the regional final. • The regional final will be broadcast on ESPN+ and SiriusXM. After escaping Holy Cross 4-0 in Friday's Chapel Hill Regional Opener, the UNC baseball team faced a significantly tougher challenge Saturday, facing the Oklahoma Sooners and future first-round MLB Draft Pick Kyson Witherspoon.
UNC Basketball lands commitment from international prospect

1 week ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

• Montenegrin wing Luka Bogavac has committed to play basketball for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. • Bogavac, a 6-foot-5 wing, was a top-five scorer in the Adriatic League. • He averaged 14.9 points per game and shot 40% from three-point range last season. • Bogavac fills a need for the Tar Heels at the wing position after Drake Powell remained in the NBA draft.