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Akot brings versatility, deep March run mission to Carolina
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina has plenty of talented newcomers, but one of the most versatile and experienced is forward Achol Akot, who is hungry for a memorable NCAA tournament run. From the four spot, the 6–1 Oklahoma State senior forward, who grew up in Canada, can mix it up inside and guard anyone on the court.
Sharpshooting sophomore Brooks poised for breakout season
CHARLOTTE — Nyla Brooks showed during her sensational freshman season at Carolina that she’s not afraid to step into the spotlight in big moments, and is poised for a breakout season.
Video, transcript of press conference for UNC women at ACC Tipoff, including breakout room interview videos
CHARLOTTE — Here is a video and complete transcript from the press conference for Carolina’s women during ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Monday, with Coach Courtney Banghart, Achol Akot and Nyla Brooks, plus videos of breakout room interviews.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye breaks out of slump with 3 TDs in big Pats win; Williams runs for career-high 3 TDs; Hampton scores
Drake Maye ended the worst three-week stretch of his young career, Javonte Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns and Omarion Hampton scored in the fourth quarter in a good week for former Carolina players in Week 4 of the NFL season.
Malone says Able has ’a lot to show,’ plans to unlock it
CHAPEL HILL — During his freshman season at N.C. State, Matt Able never started and was often more of a catch-and-shoot player who defended well but didn’t get a chance to show off his diverse skill set. That was evident during his impressive showing at the NBA Draft Combine, when he showed off playmaking skills that scouts didn’t know about. Those qualities and others will undoubtedly be unlocked in Coach Michael Malone’s system at Carolina.
Shipp, McDonald post UNC’s best PFF grades; Edwards’ grades good; team defensive grade season-lows
CHAPEL HILL — Wide receiver Jordan Shipp and linebacker Derek McDonald turned in North Carolina’s top Pro Football Focus grades in Saturday’s 37–26 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. The Tar Heels’ team defense grade, though, was a season-low 67.2, and the team offensive grade was the second-lowest this season at 62.0 (behind the 60.0 in the 28–20 loss at Clemson).
Heels hang with No. 3 Notre Dame, but missed chances cost them
CHAPEL HILL — With a chance to pull off a major upset, Carolina collapsed again on both sides of the ball in a second half that started sensationally and sent hopes soaring. The Tar Heels had plenty of positives battling the No. 3 team in the country as heavy underdogs, but they also felt plenty of frustration about what could have been.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Notre Dame
There is a famous meme from the show “Curb Your Enthusiasm” where Larry David shrugs and gives a sort of part-grimace, part-headshake, as if to say, “meh, I don’t really know what to say.” That’s as good a summary as any of North Carolina’s 37–26 loss to Notre Dame in a rainy Kenan Stadium on Saturday.
Abou Jaoude available for UNC’s game against Notre Dame
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude will be available for Saturday’s noon game against No. 3 Notre Dame, according to multiple reports, first by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, giving the Tar Heels their best pass rusher for the biggest home test of the season.
Behind Devy’s fourth brace, top-ranked Heels roll, give Irish their first loss
CHAPEL HILL — Forty days after its only loss, top-ranked North Carolina is looking unbeatable. Since then, sophomore forward Bella Devey has kept churning out goals, and the Tar Heels have kept rolling after getting three players returned from the U20 World Cup three games ago.
Heck scores fourth goal, outshoots Louisville in blowout victory
The three fifth-year stars continued to make a huge impact on North Carolina’s field hockey team. Ryleigh Heck and Sietske Bruning each outshot Louisville by themselves, and Heck notched a goal as the No. 12 Tar Heels gave the No. 16 Cardinals their first ACC loss of the season, winning at Trager Stadium in Louisville on Friday, 3–0.
Amid Iverson comparisons, Brown embraces Malone’s playmaking challenge
CHAPEL HILL — Terrence Brown brings a talented skill set to Carolina that many have compared to NBA legend Allen Iverson, and he has the swagger to match. The 6–3, 180-pound senior Utah transfer said that’s more about his mindset and appearance.
From coaches driving team to games to a dangerously small gym, UNC’s women’s basketball program has humble origins
Today’s Carolina fans couldn’t imagine the humble roots of women’s basketball on campus, even after Title IX passed, for a program that has won a national championship and could contend for another this season.
First UNC-Duke clash airs Super Bowl weekend on ABC
The greatest rivalry in sports will get a national network TV audience the day before the biggest game in sports. When Carolina makes the short bus ride to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 13, to face No. 2 Duke at 5:30 p.m. in Coach Michael Malone’s first taste of the rivalry, ABC will air it.
Burrows goes from Syracuse to UNC with lofty goals and Olympic dreams
CHAPEL HILL — Playing on the other side of the world from home, Sophie Burrows came to America to advance her basketball career and pursue her goal of playing in the Olympics for Australia. When the versatile 6–2 lead guard entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Syracuse, Burrows looked for a program that would keep her on track to play in 2028 for the Opals, as the Aussies call their women’s national team.