Eight former Tar Heels will play in the NBA Summer League this month, including four UNC alums who have already played in the NBA and another with G League experience.
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Bacot made ‘$2 million-plus’ at UNC but grew up a Duke fan and hated Carolina
Armando Bacot, who said he made “$2-million-plus” at UNC, made a startling admission during an appearance this week on Theo Pinson’s “Run Your Race” podcast: He grew up a Duke fan and hated Carolina.
With no D1 eligibility left, Osuna enters transfer portal
Two North Carolina baseball players entered the transfer portal this week, including designated hitter Alberto Osuna, who has no remaining Division I eligibility and couldn’t return for another season.
Fireballing pitcher Seagraves, N.C. Baseball Player of Year, commits to Carolina
Right-handed pitcher Camron Seagraves, the Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player of the Year and the nation’s No. 160 prospect with a 94 mph fastball, has committed to North Carolina.
Ingram uses being 48th pick as motivation, says going to Spurs ‘dream’
Harrison Ingram may not have been picked as high as he expected in the NBA draft, but the Dallas native’s situation couldn’t be much better otherwise. The San Antonio Spurs picked him in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday as the 48th overall pick, and the former North Carolina star couldn’t be happier.
Three Tar Heels make USA baseball team for Summer League Tour
Carolina right-handed pitchers Jason DeCaro and Matthew Matthijs and catcher Luke Stevenson earned roster spots Friday on the United States team that will go on a Summer League Tour.
Styles ‘never would imagine’ as former Heel playing for Pack
Dontrez Styles knows that going from playing basketball at North Carolina to playing for N.C. State — even with a stop at Georgetown in between — isn’t a move that anybody would have expected. But the Kinston native is excited about his new adventure and glad to be back in his home state.
UNC moves up in final D1 Baseball poll; Honeycutt, Forbes, Pence earn honors
After making a thrilling run to the Men’s College World Series, North Carolina moved up one spot to a season-high No. 5 in the final D1 Baseball Top 25 released on Wednesday as the honors keep rolling in for junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt. UNC slipped one spot to No. 4 in the final Baseball America poll and remained at a season-high No. 5 in the final USA Today coaches poll.
UNC earns fifth consecutive top-10 Directors’ Cup standings finish
North Carolina’s tradition of overall athletics excellence continued as the Tar Heels earned their fifth consecutive top-10 finish in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. UNC’s run to the College World Series and fourth consecutive top-five finish in the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships helped the Tar Heels finish seventh for the eighth top-10 finish in the last nine seasons.
DIII All-American first baseman Angelo commits to Carolina
When UNC coach Scott Forbes lured a Division III transfer and a transfer first baseman, both worked out well. He’s accomplished both with the commitment of Monclair State first baseman Sam Angelo, who D1 Baseball named to its Division III first-team All-American team. The 6–0, 210-pound left-handed hitter, a graduate student last season, made his decision known Monday on X (formerly Twitter).
UNC’s men to face Campbell in last of 12 non-conference games
North Carolina’s men’s basketball team will play 12 non-conference games in the upcoming season, concluding with a home game against Campbell. Made for March reported that the program’s first game against the Camels is set for Sunday, Dec. 29.
Story suggests Jordan’s big defensive numbers in historic 1987–88 season were inflated
Nothing can taint Michael Jordan’s legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history, if not the greatest. However, a lengthy analysis and story by Charlotte writer Tom Haberstroh in Yahoo! questions whether Jordan’s defensive statistics during his memorable 1987–88 season were inflated.
With most of everyday lineup gone, Forbes must restock roster
OMAHA, Neb. — The lineup will look drastically different when North Carolina opens the 2025 baseball season in February. Coach Scott Forbes must replenish his roster with transfers and freshmen for the Tar Heels to return to Omaha because most of his 2024 lineup will be gone. Even before UNC’s first Men’s College World Series opener, Forbes said that he had already secured a couple of transfer commitments and was working to get more.
Omaha delivers heartbreak for UNC but leaves Forbes proud
OMAHA, Neb. — Baseball is designed to break your heart, and Omaha delivers a unique version of emotional pain to all but one team. When many of the elements that get you there fail to come together at the Men’s College World Series, teams leave frustrated but proud that they got to the big stage.
UNC shows heart, finds offense but banner season ends
OMAHA, Neb. — North Carolina showed plenty of heart after falling behind by six runs and shook off its offensive funk, but it wasn’t enough to extend the Tar Heels’ stay in Omaha. In likely his career-finale, center fielder Vance Honeycutt had three hits — including a two-run homer that gave UNC life — in a 9–5 loss to Florida State at Charles Schwab Field Omaha to end the Heels’ Men’s College World Series run.
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