North Carolina will reportedly begin a home-and-home men’s basketball series with Georgetown starting next season with a game in Chapel Hill.
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Check out UNC’s ACC, NCAA title numbers that easily outshine the rest of the league
As the baseball team begins its pursuit on Friday of a second consecutive trip to the College World Series, it has already been a dominant school year for North Carolina athletics, continuing years of consistent excellence.
UNC reportedly to play men’s exhibition game against BYU
North Carolina’s men’s basketball team will reportedly play an exhibition game in late October against BYU in a matchup of two of the top players in the Class of 2025.
Walters leaves UNC women’s staff to become associate head coach in Big 12
A member of North Carolina’s women’s basketball coaching staff is leaving to become an associate head coach at another school for the second straight offseason.
Jordan to be part of NBC’s coverage of the NBA next season
His Airness will be on the air next season. NBC announced Monday morning that Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to its coverage of the NBA as the network’s contract begins next season.
RJ Davis, Caleb Love both productive facing each other in G League Elite Camp game
In their first game against each other, former North Carolina teammates RJ Davis and Caleb Love each scored 13 points in their second and final games Sunday at the G League Elite Camp in Chicago.
RJ Davis plays well in G League camp debut
RJ Davis scored 14 points Saturday in the first of his two games at G League Elite Camp in Chicago. Davis was 5 of 9 from the floor and missed both 3-point attempts with two rebounds, two assists and a turnover as his Team One beat Team Two 89–85 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
UNC to face two ACC teams home-and-home, play 13 nonconference games under new 18-game men’s schedule
The ACC has approved reducing the men’s basketball conference schedule from 20 to 18 games, but the schedule will work differently from the 18-game format used last season in women’s basketball.
Deja Kelly has huge game, hits game-winner in Aces’ exhibition victory
It’s challenging to make a WNBA roster as an undrafted rookie. But if there’s a path, Deja Kelly may be laying it out. The former North Carolina and Oregon point guard received the Las Vegas Aces’ final training camp invitation, and she is making the most of her chance.
UNC to face Ohio State at CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta; St. John’s part of field
North Carolina’s expected matchup with Ohio State in a CBS Sports Classic with an altered field was officially announced on Thursday.
UNC faces most jarring men’s basketball roster transition in 20 years
Roster continuity is a challenge in the transfer portal era, both for the programs and their fans, who are used to following players for multiple seasons. The jarring amount of transition in Carolina’s men’s basketball program is the most significant in 20 years.
Five-star wing Brooks brings dazzling skills, confidence to UNC
Nyla Brooks’ supreme confidence matches her dazzling and versatile skills on the court. Both were evident in the 6–1 five-star wing’s performance in two national all-star games and her assessment of what the incoming freshman will bring to North Carolina.
Drake Powell declaring for the NBA draft
Drake Powell is declaring for the NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on social media. Powell was listed in NBA mock drafts before the season but hasn’t been mentioned in most projections in the last couple of months. He has until June 15 at 5 p.m. to pull his name and be eligible to return for his sophomore season at Carolina, but some reports suggest that he intends to stay in the draft.
UNC to face St. Bonaventure, Michigan State in Fort Myers Tip-Off
North Carolina’s men’s basketball non-conference opponents, except one, are known after the announcement Wednesday that the Tar Heels will face St. Bonaventure in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 25, in addition to the previously announced Nov. 27 game, Thanksgiving Day, in the event against Michigan State.
Ian Jackson transferring to St. John’s
Ian Jackson will go home to play his sophomore season at St. John’s, according to multiple reports.
