Deja Kelly sixth UNC women’s player to hit transfer portal

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.

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.

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.

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.