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Stevenson returning for senior season at UNC, saying ‘I’m back’
Jarin Stevenson is returning for his senior season at Carolina to play for Coach Michael Malone, announcing his decision in a Monday afternoon Instagram post, declaring, “I’m back.”
Former Virginia Tech star Avdalas commits to UNC
Former Virginia Tech star Neoklis Avdalas has become Coach Michael Malone’s first transfer-portal commitment, according to multiple reports.
Avdalas arrived at Virginia Tech from Kalamata, Greece, as the second-highest-rated recruit in program history with an international résumé and the belief that his size-plus-creation package could translate quickly in the ACC. After an up-and-down season in Blacksburg, he announced on March 27 that he would enter the transfer portal, and
UNC baseball jumps 3 spots to season-high ranking ahead of weekend series with No. 2 Jackets
North Carolina’s huge ACC series this weekend at Boshamer Stadium against Georgia Tech is now a battle between two 30-win teams that are ranked among the top three teams in the country. After a 3–1 week that included taking two of three at Clemson over the weekend, the Tar Heels (30–6–1, 13–5 ACC) moved up three spots in the D1 Baseball poll to No. 3. The Yellow Jackets (30–5, 15–3) went 4–0, including weekend sweep of Florida State and stayed at No. 2.
Tar Heels in NBA: Ryan finishes season with flourish; White faces nemesis Heat in play-in game; Johnson, Barnes head to playoffs
Cormac Ryan finished his season with a flourish as Coby White heads to the Play-In Tournament for the fourth consecutive season, and Cameron Johnson and Harrison Barnes prepare for the playoffs.
As expected, former UNC guard Aarnisalo commits to return to UCLA
Guard Elina Aarnisalo is returning to UCLA after one season at Carolina. Aarnisalo made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night. When she entered the transfer portal on Wednesday with a “do not contact” tag, it was widely expected that she would return to the Bruins.
Heels fans go bananas for Wilson before enjoying the Bananas show
CHAPEL HILL — Kenan Stadium was packed on a beautiful spring afternoon, and the atmosphere was bananas. And Tar Heels fans went bananas over one of their favorite stars. Caleb Wilson got to hear loud cheers from Carolina fans one more time. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch Sunday before the second of two Savannah Bananas weekend games against the Texas Tailgaters. He was wearing a Bananas jersey with, of course, No. 8 on it.
Heels hammer Clemson behind Hull’s five hits, five RBI
For the second consecutive weekend, No. 6 North Carolina showed its resiliency by winning an ACC series after losing the opener. This time it came in convincing fashion, as the Tar Heels poured on the offense in a 12–5 victory over Clemson Sunday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, led by a monster game from center fielder Owen Hull.
Stanford guard Clardy third veteran UNC women’s portal commitment of weekend
Guard Chloe Clardy, who made 38% of her 3-point attempts last season for the Cardinal, is headed to UNC after averaging 12 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals last season as a junior, when she started 11 times. She announced her decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter) saying that it’s “God’s plan.”
UNC squeezes out dramatic 14-inning marathon win to even series at Clemson
North Carolina has made a habit of endurance tests of late, and Saturday demanded nearly five full hours of patience, pitching and drama before squeezing out just enough execution at the end.
The No. 6 Tar Heels survived their second 14-inning marathon in 12 days, outlasting Clemson 6–4 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to even the series heading into Sunday’s series-deciding 12:30 p.m. finale (ESPN2).
Former UNC guard Powell commits to Pittsburgh
After spending freshman season at West Virginia, former UNC guard Jonathan Powell is transferring to Pittsburgh, the Mountaineers’ arch rival. Powell made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday evening. It was Pitt’s second commitment of the day after former BYU forward Dominique Diomande committed to the Panthers.
Former Syracuse guard Burrows commits to Tar Heels
It’s been a productive recruiting weekend for Coach Courtney Banghart. For the second time in less than 24 hours, she has snagged a rising senior star out of the transfer portal, this time Syracuse guard Sophie Burrows, who made an official visit this weekend. The 6–2 guard announced her commitment in an Instagram post, saying, “Let’s get it!”
Bogavac enters transfer portal after only one season at UNC
Luka Bogavac is entering the transfer portal after only one season at Carolina, according to multiple reports. The 6–6 Montenegrin made the decision on Saturday, just days after telling TarHeel247 that he was staying. The UNC players had meetings with Coach Michael Malone later in the week, though, and that could explain the change.
Former Notre Dame guard Haralson has UNC on his final three list
Former Notre Dame combo guard Jalen Haralson has drawn plenty of interest since announcing on April 2 that he would enter the transfer portal. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Saturday that Haralson has cut his list to North Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio State in a race for one of the most productive freshmen to hit the portal this cycle.
Versatile former Oklahoma State post player Akot commits to Carolina
After a breakout junior season at Oklahoma State, forward Achol Akot committed to North Carolina on Friday during a visit to Chapel Hill. Akot, who played her first two seasons at UCF, announced the decision on her Instagram account late Friday night. The versatile 6–1 forward will help fill the void left by the loss of senior forward Nyla Harris.
Jaydon Young reportedly will return for senior season at UNC
Jaydon Young will return for his senior season at North Carolina. On Monday, Young posted on Instagram an On3 report that he intended to enter the transfer portal, but On3’s Joe Tipton reported on Friday night that he withdraw his name and will return. That reduces the number of Tar Heels in the transfer portal to six.