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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.
Ryan leads Bucks win but Veesaar has quiet Summer League debut
Henri Veesaar had a quiet professional debut on Saturday in the NBA Summer League, while Cormac Ryan had a solid effort in a victory and Drake Powell struggled with his shooting.
Top 10 UNC victories in past school year THT covered
From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, the Tar Heel Tribune was there to cover the ups and downs of Carolina teams in many cities.
RJ Davis, one of seven Tar Heels in NBA Summer League, scores 15 in opener
There will be plenty of Tar Heels to watch during the NBA Summer League, from lottery pick Caleb Wilson, to players coming of their rookie NBA seasons, to a three-year pro veteran in Pete Nance. The paths look different for every former Carolina player, but the goal is the same for all of them: prove they belong.
Class of 2027 right-hander Radke commits to UNC
North Carolina has a recent history of bringing in talented freshman pitchers and got another one Friday with a Class of 2027 commitment.
Love headed to the Sixers on two-way deal
After spending his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way deal, Caleb Love has agreed to another two-way deal, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The day Daugherty suggested Norwood lay out driving Jordan during pickup game
Michael Norwood knew better than to get in Michael Jordan’s way when Jordan had a breakaway. Norwood, a former North Carolina walk-on and team captain who played for Dean Smith in the 1980s, had the perfect view during a summer camp pickup game when Jordan took off and delivered the same rock-the-cradle dunk fans had seen so many times.
Carolina gets commitment from former Buffalo guard Brizzi
Coach Michael Malone got the backcourt addition he needed to fill the roster of his first Carolina team when former Buffalo guard Angelo Brizzi, who began his college career at Villanova, committed to the Tar Heels according to multiple reports.
Britt Whitmire joins R.L. Bynum for launch of the ‘Tar Heel Tribune Podcast’
Tar Heel Tribune is adding another way for Carolina fans to follow the Tar Heels, launching the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” with hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum.
UNC in mix for Wabbington, one of top Class of 2027 centers
North Carolina is in contention for one of the top big men in the Class of 2027. Four-star 6–11 rising senior center Darius Wabbington, a standout at Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, has included UNC in his final six schools, along with Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville and Texas, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.