Deja Kelly became the sixth and the most consequential North Carolina women’s player to enter the transfer portal.
After blowing another lead, UNC powers back to blast Cavs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — No. 10 North Carolina blew a big lead for the second time in the series, but the Tar Heels powered through it this time. After No. 15 Virginia erased a six-run deficit, the Tar Heels took control with seventh-inning home runs from first baseman Parks Harber and catcher Luke Stevenson. That salvaged a win from the three-game series as UNC regained a six-run lead before winning 12–7 Saturday at Disharoon Park.
Vince Carter, Walter Davis voted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Two North Carolina legends are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Vince Carter and the late Walter Davis are part of the class that was announced on Saturday in Glendale, Ariz. The induction ceremony is in August.
Honeycutt’s big night, solid start from DeCaro not enough for Heels
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Free passes continue to be costly for No. 10 North Carolina. The Tar Heels lost their second straight game against No. 15 Virginia, as the Cavaliers again got big hits after UNC pitchers couldn’t find the plate.
Little-used freshman Grays fifth UNC women’s player to hit transfer portal
In a move that is no surprise considering how little she played during her freshman season, North Carolina’s Rylee Grays is reportedly entering the transfer portal. The 6–3 forward from the Houston area who only played five games last season, becomes the fifth Tar Heel to enter the portal, according to a Next Hoops report.
Strong, No. 1 girls recruit in country, makes choice Saturday, with UNC in final 3
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.
Tar Heels’ contact with Belmont sharpshooter Tyson confirmed
North Carolina was reportedly targeting prolific Belmont perimeter shooter Cade Tyson in the transfer portal, and that was confirmed on Wednesday. Nick Jones, Tyson’s former AAU coach with Team Curry, confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Carolina, Duke, Kentucky, and Tennessee were the latest colleges to contact him.
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.
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