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Powell to enter portal, leaving open option to return to UNC
Jonathan Powell plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced in a social-media post on Monday afternoon, but left open the possibility of returning to UNC.
Dixon will enter the transfer portal, but leaves return to UNC as option
Derek Dixon plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced Monday in an Instagram post, but left open the possibility that he could return to Carolina for his sophomore season. During his freshman season at UNC, Dixon started 16 of 33 games, averaging 6.5 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game.
At UNC, Malone has chance to join Larry Brown in select coaching company
North Carolina has turned to the NBA for its next men’s basketball coach, hiring Michael Malone, according to multiple reports.
Jaydon Young to enter transfer portal
Jaydon Young has become the second North Carolina’s men’s player who will enter the transfer portal. Young posted an On3 report of that decision on his Instagram account. The transfer portal opens on Tuesday.
Tar Heels in pros: ‘Hungry’ Ryan pours in 21; Davis hits 28 in playoff loss; busy 3 days for Black
Cormac Ryan’s NBA career-high of 25 points last week has only made him “hungry as ever” to prove he deserves to stick at the NBA level. On a night that RJ Davis’ G League season ended with a flourish and frustration, Ryan showed again Sunday why he should stay in the NBA, with 21 points, three 3-pointers, four rebounds and three assists in the Bucks’ 131–115 home win over Memphis.
Denis enters transfer portal but is open to returning to UNC
North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis will enter the transfer portal after seeing limited playing time during his freshman season, but said he is open to returning to UNC.
UNC erases 4-run deficit, McDuffie closes door on BC
CHAPEL HILL — After enduring its worst inning of the season, North Carolina’s bullpen shut down No. 22 Boston College as the Tar Heels’ potent offense ignited a gritty comeback. The Tar Heels overcame a four-run deficit to pull off an 8–7 victory Saturday at Boshamer Stadium to earn a series-clinching victory over the Eagles. Coach Scott Forbes appreciated the win, even if it came with flaws.
Could Donovan’s friendship with Belichick help UNC’s chances of luring Bulls coach?
Can North Carolina make a splashy hire and lure two-time national championship coach Billy Donovan away from the Chicago Bulls with the help of another recent high-profile hire? There are many factors at play, but it could be helpful for UNC that Donovan is a longtime friend of Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick.
UNC’s young pitching depth shines again as reliever Glauber outstanding in win
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina’s pitching staff is so deep that there are young arms in the bullpen that could easily be in weekend starting rotations for other teams. For the second time in three games, a freshman pitcher came out of the pen with an impressive outing and a season-high pitch count.
Michigan’s May isn’t dismissing UNC rumors but says he won’t comment on other jobs
With Tommy Lloyd off the board in North Carolina’s coaching search, attention fully turns to Michigan’s Dusty May and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. While Lloyd was clear during his Friday press conference at the Final Four that he would stay at Arizona, May continued to avoid the question but hasn’t dismissed the rumors that he may be a candidate for the UNC job.
Lloyd staying at Arizona, gets contract extension; says Jordan call didn’t happen
Tommy Lloyd put an end to the speculation Friday, making it clear he isn’t leaving Arizona for the opening at North Carolina.
Hard-hit outs and missed chances for UNC in loss to BC
CHAPEL HILL — It was one of those nights when most of North Carolina’s hard-hit balls went right to fielders or led to spectacular catches, and scoring chances were repeatedly squandered. All that frustration for the No. 6 Tar Heels led to a 6–1 loss in the opener of a three-game series with No. 22 Boston College on Thursday at Boshamer Stadium to snap their six-game win streak.
Freshman Henderson becomes second UNC women’s player headed for transfer portal
For the second time in as many days, a North Carolina women’s player has announced plans to enter the transfer portal. After only one season with the Tar Heels, forward Taliyah Henderson announced that she was moving on from UNC a day after sophomore guard Lanie Grant announced the same decision.
Like with Williams at Kansas, there is reported tension between Lloyd and his AD
As North Carolina pursues Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, one factor in his decision-making could be one that existed at Kansas when Roy Williams left to take the UNC job.
Tar Heels in pros: Ryan, Nance both have career-highs; Davis wins in G League playoffs; Ingram gets 29th double-double; Love back in NBA
Cormac Ryan and Pete Nance both set career NBA highs for Milwaukee on Wednesday night in the Bucks’ 119–113 loss at Houston, as RJ Davis’ South Bay Lakers advanced in the G League playoffs and Harrison Ingram produced his G League-best 29th double-double.