North Carolina’s men’s basketball schedule continued to take shape with a report that the Tar Heels will play a Dec. 14 home game against La Salle, the fifth known non-conference opponent.

With three ACC series left, all five NCAA tournament projections have No. 15 North Carolina as a regional host. Four of those project the Tar Heels (31–11, 15–6 ACC) as a top-eight seed, meaning they would also host a Super Regional should they win in the regional round.

RJ Davis reportedly isn’t done yet. According Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, the senior guard will return to Carolina for a fifth season, becoming the first All-American first-team selection to return for another season since Tyler Hansbrough led the Tar Heels to the 2009 NCAA title.

North Carolina has reportedly been in contact with Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi. On3.com ranks the 6–11, 240-pound shot-blocker from Benin City, Nigeria, who would be a graduate transfer, as the No. 3 center in the transfer portal and the No. 8 player overall. Adam Zagoria reported Thursday that UNC was pursuing Omoruyi.

Coby White, one of the four former Tar Heels who will play in the NBA postseason, concluded his best pro season with 26 points on Sunday. Rookie Leaky Black tied his season-high of 11 points in the Charlotte Hornets season-ending win.

North Carolina’s women’s basketball program received good news Thursday when graduate guard Lexi Donarski announced that she would return for a fifth college season.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Free passes continue to be costly for No. 10 North Carolina. The Tar Heels lost their second straight game against No. 15 Virginia, as the Cavaliers again got big hits after UNC pitchers couldn’t find the plate.

In a move that is no surprise considering how little she played during her freshman season, North Carolina’s Rylee Grays is reportedly entering the transfer portal. The 6–3 forward from the Houston area who only played five games last season, becomes the fifth Tar Heel to enter the portal, according to a Next Hoops report.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Wild scoring rarely seen at nearby John Paul Jones Arena made for a crazy night at the ballpark, complete with the teams trading big scoring streaks.