Carolina’s women’s basketball program could make history Saturday. That’s when 6–2 point forward Sarah Strong, the No. 1-ranked girls player in the Class of 2024, will announce where she will play college basketball.
Okonkwo reportedly enters transfer portal after one season at UNC
James Okonkwo reportedly became the first North Carolina’s men’s player to enter the transfer portal. According to 24/7 High School Hoops, the 6–8, 240-pound center from Maidenhead, England, will transfer after getting limited playing time in his only season at UNC.
Virginia hits 5 HRs, wins slugfest over Heels to end their 9-game win streak
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Wild scoring rarely seen at nearby John Paul Jones Arena made for a crazy night at the ballpark, complete with the teams trading big scoring streaks.
Fans panicked by departures from UNC women’s program should trust the process
Roster management presents many more challenges than just a few years ago, with NIL opportunities and the transfer portal luring players away from programs. Women’s basketball fans were sad to see four players depart after a season that didn’t live up to the expectations many had for the team.
Incoming UNC freshman Jackson scores 21, helps East win McDonald’s game
Incoming UNC freshman small forward Ian Jackson scored 21 points Tuesday night to help the E
Former UNC guard Paris commits to Arizona
One week after entering the transfer portal, former UNC guard Paulina Paris has found a home out west. On Tuesday evening, Paris announced on social media that she was committing to play at Arizona. She went into the portal on April 2, two days after Carolina’s season ended.
Key becomes fourth UNC women’s player to enter transfer portal
Redshirt sophomore forward Teonni Key became the fourth UNC women’s player to enter the portal in eight days. Key entered the portal on Tuesday, her mother Tammy confirmed to Tar Heel Tribune.
Todd-Williams returning to Ole Miss for fifth college season
Guard Kennedy Todd-Williams will return to Ole Miss for her fifth college season. The guard, who played her first three seasons at UNC, started 25 games, including the last 16, and averaged 10.6 points per game.
WFMY story on Tar Heel Tribune
As part of its coverage of the West Regionals in Los Angeles, WFMY, the CBS affiliate in the Triad, did a story on R.L. Bynum and Tar Heel Tribune.
UNC senior centers Zelaya, Poole enter transfer portal
Two North Carolina women’s players have reportedly entered the transfer portal less than a week after a third entered her name. Senior centers Alexandra Zelaya and Anya Poole have put her names in the portal, according to The Next Hoops. She follows sophomore guard Paulina Paris, who entered the portal last Tuesday.
UNC jumps into top 10 in baseball poll after sweep at Wake Forest
North Carolina is a season-high No. 10 in the latest D1 Baseball poll after going 4–0 last week and sweeping a three-game weekend series at Wake Forest, extending the Tar Heels’ win streak to nine games.
UNC women’s commitment Grant reclassifies, expects to join Heels next season
North Carolina five-star point guard commitment Lanie Grant, the Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year, is reclassifying and expects to join the Tar Heels women’s basketball program next season.
Alabama grad assistants in stands tipped off Tide players on what UNC was about to run
LOS ANGELES — I’ve seen some craziness while covering NCAA tournament games over the years, but nothing like what I saw and heard on Thursday night. Carolina fans undoubtedly heard about the sign-stealing shenanigans involving a Michigan football staffer last season. Alabama coach Nate Oats employs his brand of that, and it’s not against the rules.
Nickel reportedly in transfer portal after one year at Virginia Tech
After one season at Carolina and one at Virginia Tech, Tyler Nickel is reportedly looking for a new home.
Bacot, Withers emotional reflecting on their crucial late misses
LOS ANGELES — Two late shots that didn’t fall will be painful memories that will gnaw on North Carolina for years to come. They’ll make the Tar Heels wonder if they could have avoided the cruelty of March had one of them fallen. Armando Bacot and Jae’Lyn Withers expressed only emotional regrets and painful reflections after Carolina’s season-ending 89–87 loss Thursday to Alabama in a West Regional semifinal at Crypto.com Arena.