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RJ Davis has best game of summer ahead of Wilson’s battle Monday with Peterson
Tar Heels posted mixed results over the weekend in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League following Caleb Wilson’s sensational debut on Friday. After a quiet outing Saturday for San Antonio, RJ Davis rebounded with his best game of the summer in a battle against Cormac Ryan and Pete Nance as the Spurs earned a 90–80 victory on Sunday over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked should give them solid senior returnees
There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina in the MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from last season’s College World Series finalists.
USA cut fueled Wilson, who has Bulls convinced he ‘has all the tools’
Jerry Wilson remembers the moment his son’s disappointment turned into fuel. When Caleb Wilson was cut from a USA Basketball junior national roster in 2024, Jerry said, it “was a tough moment for him mentally. It just sparked the fire under him. He wanted to prove himself right, that he was the best one out there.”
Padres select UNC pitcher Lynch in the third round
The San Diego Padres selected UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch with the 98th overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with the right-hander capping a two‑season rise in Chapel Hill that featured big‑game starts, a mid‑90s fastball and a wipeout slider.
Pirates pick DeCaro in the third round of MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after a junior season at North Carolina when he combined heavy innings, swing‑and‑miss stuff, and a steady, process‑driven approach.
Red Sox take UNC’s Hull with No. 67 overall pick in the MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox selected Owen Hull as the No. 67 overall pick in the competitive balance pick in the second round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after Hull consistently delivering clutch performances during his only season at North Carolina.
Red Sox pick Schaffner as No. 20 overall pick in first round
Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by the Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season in Chapel Hill that paired elite on‑base skills with Gold Glove‑level defense and postseason poise.
Wilson outplays Boozer, breaks NBA Summer League record for debut with 35 points
Caleb Wilson was impressive from the start in his first game in 150 days, setting a record for points in an NBA Summer League debut with a 35-point show while equaling his 3-point output in all of his only season at Carolina in one night.
Veesaar has best game of summer; Trimble part of high-profile clash; Wilson debuts Friday
Henri Veesaar and R.J. Davis each produced solid numbers on the opening day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, while Seth Trimble figured in a high‑profile matchup. On Friday, Caleb Wilson plays in his first game in 150 days.
Atlanta Dream waive, then re-sign Nivar
A day after the Atlanta Dream waived rookie guard Indya Nivar, the team signed her to a developmental contract to bring her back on their roster.
Versatile Ustby star in Italy, although language creates challenges
Alyssa Ustby’s rookie pro season in Italy began with grocery adventures and ended with a new chapter in a career built on grit, consistent training habits and a willingness to try anything. Fans marveled at the versatility of the most prolific rebounder in UNC program history, and she showed more of it in the Serie A league, returning to her high school roots as a point guard.
Wilson shows off arm at MLB game ahead of Summer League debut; Veesaar has best game
While Caleb Wilson was showing off his arm at a major‑league ballpark ahead of his NBA Summer League debut, Henri Veesaar delivered his best performance over three games in that league. For the third time in three months, Wilson threw a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game. He did the honors at the Savannah Bananas game at Kenan Stadium on April 12 and before UNC’s game at Boshamer Stadium against High Point on April 21. On Wednesday, he took the mound at Guaranteed Rate Field before the Chicago White Sox hosted the Boston Red Sox.
RJ Davis pours in 18 against former team; tough shooting games for Veesaar, Powell
RJ Davis played well against his former team in the NBA Summer League on Monday, even though his San Antonio Spurs couldn’t get the win. Davis scored 18 points and finished with a team‑best plus‑minus of +10 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88–84 victory in San Francisco.
Radke ‘loved everything’ about UNC, committing two days after visit
Liam Radke arrived in Chapel Hill last week for the third of four planned official visits, but the itinerary changed quickly. After visiting UNC on Wednesday, the 6–0, 185‑pound right‑handed Class of 2027 pitcher committed to play for the Tar Heels on Friday.