Pinson puts up first NBA triple-double by a Tar Heel in six seasons with career-highs in points, rebounds and assists

With the Dallas Mavericks resting all their regulars in their last game of the season, Theo Pinson got his first career start and took full advantage of the opportunity. Pinson produced his first career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in 40 minutes, all career-highs, in the Mavericks’ 138–117 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Pinson, who also had a steal, is the only active Tar Heel with an NBA triple-double and the first to achieve one since Ty Lawson did it for Sacramento on April 11, 2017.

Tar Heels in NBA: White collects 24 points, 11 assists as Bulls eliminate Mavs after Pinson nearly ties it at end; Johnson hits 18 as Nets clinch playoff berth

The final games of the NBA regular season can lead to some interesting decisions by teams that produce strange lineups for various reasons. However, it’s also a chance for some players to flourish. Starting for only the second time this season, Coby White had one of his best nights of the season and Theo Pinson missed a shot in the final minute that would have tied it in one of the oddest games on the final weekend.

Caleb Love is transferring to Michigan

Caleb Love is heading to Michigan. After three seasons at Carolina, Love announced on social media on Friday that he’ll continue his career with the Wolverines.

Tar Heels in NBA: Green pours in 21 points, 5 3s; Barnes’ Kings clinch division title; White passes Jordan on Bulls 3-pointers list

After working his way back from offseason knee surgery, there hasn’t been much of a reward for that for Danny Green — until Thursday night. On a night when both teams rested their starters, Green scored 21 points and five 3-pointers as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 118–94 road victory over the Orlando Magic. In addition to all five Orlando starters resting, sixth man Cole Anthony didn’t play.

Hatchell speaks at GOP press conference in support of bill limiting transgender athletes

Former UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell spoke out Thursday in favor of a North Carolina General Assembly bill that wouldn’t allow transgender athletes to compete on high school girls teams.

Where do UNC men fall in 11 way-too-early Top 25 rankings?

Even though the transfer portal is packed with players, rosters are still shuffling and the makeup of teams is still uncertain, that hasn’t stopped many outlets from coming out with way-too-early Top 25 men’s basketball rankings. Carolina falls about where you would expect in many of those lists.

McKoy takes scenic route, transferring to Hawaii for fifth college season

On the day Carolina announced it would play in Hawaii in November 2024, Justin McKoy announced he’d head there next season. McKoy, who played two seasons at UNC after transferring from Virginia, announced on social media on Tuesday evening that he is transferring to Hawaii for his fifth college season.

Styles sad to leave UNC but wants to play, narrows transfer choices to four

Dontrez Styles, who said Tuesday morning he decided to leave UNC because he wants to play, has narrowed his choices to N.C. State, East Carolina, Georgetown and South Carolina, and hopes to decide by Sunday. He made the comments during the “Tuesdays with Trez” segment on “The Bryan Hanks Show” on WRNS 960 AM in Kinston.

6-3 BC center Gakdeng transferring to UNC

Boston College center Maria Gakdeng has committed to North Carolina, Coach Courtney Banghart announced on Monday. The 6–3 junior will have two years of eligibility.

There could be more former Tar Heels playing for other colleges next season than in the NBA

It’s another example of the transfer portal’s significant impact on college basketball to realize that there might be more former Tar Heels playing for other colleges next season than in the NBA. Potentially, 10 former UNC players could be playing for other colleges next season, and only eight are locks to make NBA rosters next season.