CHAPEL HILL — When Hubert Davis looked into the transfer portal this offseason, he knew North Carolina needed a guard who could make shots, handle the ball under pressure and bring experience to a young backcourt.
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Caleb Love helped convince shot-blocking, floor-stretching Veesaar to head to UNC
CHAPEL HILL — When Henri Veesaar first walked into the Smith Center, he didn’t think about minutes or touches or even stats. He thought about the history he saw from UNC’s national championship seasons on the way to Roy Williams Court.
UNC men’s schedule includes trips to Bay Area, Texas, but only one game vs. Pack
Carolina will play its first ACC men’s basketball games in California and Texas as part of its league schedule, which was announced on Tuesday.
UNC freshman Queiroz came to USA from Brazil to chase her dreams
When Taissa Queiroz steps on the court this fall in Chapel Hill, she’ll bring with her more than just size, strength and skill. She’ll bring life experience and basketball seasoning that’s remarkable.
Hubert Davis acknowledges pressure ‘to be good this year’
CHAPEL HILL — Hubert Davis has experienced a full range of emotions as North Carolina’s head coach, and the inconsistency is putting scrutiny on him heading into season five.
UNC women open ACC play in mid-December, only play N.C. State in Raleigh
North Carolina’s women’s basketball team already knew its nonconference schedule and, on Tuesday, the ACC announced the league schedule.
Aarnisalo brings flash, IQ and pro experience to UNC backcourt
Elina Aarnisalo’s connection with Carolina coach Courtney Banghart goes back years — long before she set foot in Chapel Hill. Banghart relentlessly pursued the dynamic 5–10 combo guard from Helsinki, Finland, calling her once a week for two years before losing her recruiting battle with UCLA.
McPherson retires as player after 6 surgeries, plenty of perseverance, will be student assistant for UNC
Kayla McPherson came to Carolina as a four-star point guard full of star power, but after four years in Chapel Hill defined by promise and perseverance as she battled injuries and endured six surgeries, she announced Tuesday that she is retiring as a player.
Newmark brings NASCAR mindset to UNC athletics, acknowledging it will make some ‘uncomfortable’
Steve Newmark grew up in Chapel Hill, rode his father’s shoulders during the 1982 NCAA championship celebration on Franklin Street, and once got permission to skip a college exam to watch the 1993 Final Four with his family. He says honoring the UNC athletics traditions will require bold changes that some Carolina fans might resist.
Watch highlights, full game videos from three of Bogavac’s best games
Luka Bogavac comes to Carolina with pro experience, and the freshman wing has proven that he can deliver big games against elite competition.
Who will Hubert Davis likely start in his fifth UNC season? What will his rotation look like?
With North Carolina’s first exhibition game just two months away, Coach Hubert Davis has completed a major offseason roster overhaul. The final piece came with the addition of Montenegrin wing Luka Bogavac, who officially joined the Tar Heels on Aug. 14.
Family atmosphere, broadcast dreams, chance to develop made it hard for Harris to say ‘no’ to UNC again
When Nyla Harris faced North Carolina in a Louisville jersey, she expected talent. What she didn’t expect was what stayed with her: the connection. The 6–2 senior says the family-oriented atmosphere that was evident when she played against UNC helped convince her that Chapel Hill was the place to play her final college basketball season.
Read Newmark’s lucrative UNC contract, which is packed with potential bonuses
Steve Newmark is set to earn $600,000 during the upcoming school year before his salary increases to $1 million when he officially takes over as North Carolina’s athletics director on July 1.
ACC Network reloads with new weekday lineup after Packer’s retirement
Viewers wondering what comes next for ACC Network on weekend afternoons after the retirement of longtime Mark Packer got their answer on Monday.
UNC freshman Wilson signs endorsement deal with New Balance
UNC freshman Caleb Wilson has signed a shoe endorsement contract with New Balance. Wilson confirmed the deal on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning by quote-tweeting a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania that he had signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar endorsement deal with the company with the words “NB Family!!!.”
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