# nc state (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nc state. Page: Feed: --- ## [Where Former UNC Football Player Des Evans Is Now](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168196.aspx) _2026-08-23 · Tar Heel Times_ Desmond Evans went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. He appeared in three preseason games, before being waived before the regular season. After an unsuccessful NFL bid, Evans moved to Atlanta and worked in sales. Then the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders reached out. ## [No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer To Host No. 5 Michigan State Sunday](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168195.aspx) _2026-08-23 · Tar Heel Times_ In a top-10 battle, No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer hosts No. 5. Michigan State on Sunday. The Tar Heels and Spartans will kick off at 1 p.m. at Dorrance Field, with streaming available on ACC Network. The teams will clash for just the second time in program history and the first in 16 seasons. In their previous meeting, UNC picked up a shutout win, 3-0. ## [To UNC's Freshmen — Trust Your Gut](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168193.aspx) _2026-08-23 · Tar Heel Times_ You may or may not know your major. You may or may not stick with your original choice of study. A freshman at Stanford joined the student newspaper on a whim. That former computer science major has just published a best-seller and was a guest on The Daily Show. A college roommate was pre-med. He now owns and runs a gymnastic training center. ## [North Carolina Courage vs. Boston Legacy](https://technicianonline.com/161597/multimedia/gallery/north-carolina-courage-vs-boston-legacy/) _2026-08-23 · Erez Aidlin, Assistant Photo Editor · Technician_ Gallery 17 Photos Erez Aidlin Athletes warm up before the game between the North Carolina Courage and the Boston Legacy in First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. The Courage defeated the Legacy 2-1. ## [Women’s Volleyball versus East Carolina (Exhibition)](https://technicianonline.com/161576/multimedia/gallery/womens-volleyball-versus-east-carolina-exhibition/) _2026-08-23 · Carter Robinson, Senior Staff Photographer · Technician_ Gallery 18 Photos Carter Robinson NC State bench celebrates after a point during the game against ECU at William Neal Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Aug 22, 2026. NC State beat ECU 3-2. ## [UNC Offensive Line 'Seeing the Game Together' as Season Opener Nears](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168190.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Of the six returnees on UNC's offensive line, four made starts for the Tar Heels last season. In a vacuum, that could give the Tar Heels something to build. But that quartet of Christo Kelly, Aidan Banfield, Jordan Hall, and Eidan Buchanan combined for just 10 starts, and none together, leaving the group as one of the biggest question marks on the roster. ## [Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Maximo Adams Can Be A Difference Maker For UNC Basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168189.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ College basketball and recruiting analyst David Sisk joins Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 to discuss UNC freshman small forward Maximo Adams, his skillset, versatility, work ethic, pro potential, and more as the newest Tar Heels arrive on campus and prepare for the upcoming season. ## [The NCAA Has Won a Victory in the Class of 2022 Debate. What Does it Mean for UNC?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168188.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ The Tenth Circuit stay does not affect potential fifth-year college athletes protected by a specific state lawsuit which has either been granted a total restraining order or injunction or is currently pending for one. This includes incoming North Carolina men’s basketball transfer Cameron Fens, who is protected by a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. ## [Jordan Hall's Emergence, Experience Bolsters UNC's Offensive Line](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168187.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ After starting the final four games for the Tar Heels in 2025, offensive lineman Jordan Hall earned the program’s most improved player award. What makes that so impressive? Seven months prior, none of Hall’s North Carolina teammates even knew who he was. The former UAB transfer spent his first two years in the American Athletic Conference. ## [Five-star guard Nasir Anderson narrows his recruitment down to 10 programs, includes UNC](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168186.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Class of 2027 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson will now focus on 10 programs in his recruitment, with the Tar Heels claiming one of those spots. Along with North Carolina, Anderson is still also considering Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Providence, Syracuse, Tennessee, UConn, and Virginia. He is currently working on scheduling his official visits. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4v6skK9WFuDr) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168185.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down UNC Basketball's non-conference schedule , highlighted by a run of home games to open the season and several high-profile matchups in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Madison Square Garden. ## [Ranking UNC Basketball’s non-conference opponents from toughest to easiest](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168184.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Michael Malone’s first season in Chapel Hill offers no shortage of measuring sticks before ACC play. From a neutral-site date with a likely top-five team to a home game against a Southern Conference bottom-dweller, UNC Basketball's non-conference schedule includes a wide range of opponents. Here’s a ranking of all 17 games, from toughest to softest. ## [Carolina Football Live Radio Show Returns To TOPO Aug. 24](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168182.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ The 2026 UNC Football season is here and so is "Carolina Football Live," beginning Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery in Chapel Hill. The weekly radio show, which will move mostly to Thursday nights this season, is hosted by radio play-by-play voice Jones Angell. Coach Bill Belichick will headline the show each week. ## [Garrison Brooks Named To USA Basketball 2026 Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168183.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ USA Basketball announced the roster and coaching staff for the Aug. 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window 4 Team, which will play at Chile and host Colombia on Aug. 27 and Aug. 31, respectively. The team includes former UNC forward Garrison Brooks and 11 others with professional experience across the NBA, G League, and internationally. ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168180.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball unveiled its 2026-27 non-conference basketball schedule Friday. Isaac Schade breaks down the schedule’s balance of marquee clashes against USC, Indiana, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky, alongside matchups against mid-major foes to help the Tar Heels' revamped roster jell before ACC play. ## [Michael Malone settles into life as college basketball coach, sets expectations for players](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168179.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Michael Malone reached the next stage of his transition from coaching NBA players to coaching college players this week when players on his first UNC Basketball team began classes. "School started \[Monday\]. I was in the NBA 25 years, and now I’m checking on classes. So, it’s a completely different opportunity, but one I’m embracing and excited about." ## [Every former UNC football player in Madden 27 and their overall rating](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168178.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ For the UNC football program, many alumni are featured in this year's game. On launch day, which was August 13, there were 28 Tar Heels on active rosters. Drake Maye (now with the New England Patriots) leads the way with a 92 overall ranking. Four Tar Heels (Maye, Javonte Williams, Omarion Hampton, and Josh Downs) have an 80+ overall ranking. ## [UNC, Bill Belichick Looking Into Players After Louisiana Court Ruling](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168177.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ In the seemingly never-ending age of court rulings, temporary injunctions and temporary restraining orders for college football eligibility, a new piece to the puzzle was officially introduced on Wednesday night — one that Bill Belichick and North Carolina are monitoring closely. A local Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order. ## [These UNC summer camps bring the wow](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168175.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Oooohs from kids crouching eye-to-eye with a praying mantis or studying salamanders in a creek. Aaaahs of children holding a space rock or trying to land a fragile glass ornament on a Mars-like surface. Whumps of cleats pounding soccer balls. These are only a few sounds from the 98 summer camps and programs that Carolina offers for ages K-12. ## [UNC International Big Men Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov Officially Cleared to Play](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168172.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC announced its official basketball roster for the 2026-27 season Friday — and with it came a significant boost to the Tar Heel frontcourt, as both Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov have been officially cleared and are eligible to play, a source confirmed to Inside Carolina. On the official roster Keita is listed as a 7-foot-1, 205-pound freshman. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C2wN1rvIVppq) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Previewing UNC volleyball’s 2026 season](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168170.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC returns every player who played meaningful minutes last year, with the exception of one starter — Second Team All-ACC Maddy May. Schall will have to figure out that hole in the starting lineup. Apart from that however, the Tar Heels are set. The two gems to watch are UNC’s All-ACC hitters, senior Safi Hampton and graduate Chelsea Thorpe. ## [Breech leads NC State women’s soccer to 4-1 victory over Charlotte](https://technicianonline.com/161523/sports/soccer/breech-leads-nc-state-womens-soccer-to-4-1-victory-over-charlotte/) _2026-08-21 · Haley O’Neill, Assistant Sports Editor · Technician_ Four goals and a brick wall in goal was the recipe for success for NC State wome's soccer, as it cruised past Charlotte to keep its undefeated start. Higgins: “We gained valuable experience, and we were determined to have a good start this year. There’s definitely some things we need to work on, but overall I'm pleased with the three nil start.” ## [UNC Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Roster](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168168.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC's 2026-27 men's basketball roster includes five returning players from last season and 11 newcomers, including four freshmen, six transfers, and one other international. Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, Evan Smith, John Holbrook, and Isaiah Denis played for UNC last season, when the Tar Heels went 24-9 and were a No. 6 seed in the NCAA South Region. ## [Video: UNC Football Players Friday Preseason Press Conferences](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168167.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina running back Jaylen McGill, defensive back Tre Miller, wide receiver Mason Humphrey, and defensive back Peyton Waters speak with the media on Friday as the Tar Heel prepare for their season opener against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin, Ireland. ## [Tar Heels in the know give Dublin tips](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168166.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Dr. Sinéad Loughran spent four years away from her native Dublin to attend UNC and play field hockey. Senior Wilson Weingast spent a semester studying in Dublin. With UNC's opener against TCU in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic approaching, these Tar Heels shared Dublin recommendations and what they learned in each other’s home country. ## [Pack men’s soccer flat against Coastal Carolina, opens season with scoreless draw](https://technicianonline.com/161515/sports/soccer/nc-state-mens-soccer-flat-against-coastal-carolina-open-season-with-scoreless-draw/) _2026-08-21 · Brennan Weiss and Jared Canas-Gomez · Technician_ Although NC State men's soccer entered the season with a preseason No. 2 ranking, the Wolfpack failed to produce a result against Coastal Carolina as its home opener ended in a scoreless draw. Hubbard: “We got really careless toward the end with our choices.” ## [UNC Kicker Rece Verhoff Ineligible After New Court Ruling](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168164.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Sixteen days after North Carolina added kicker Rece Verhoff back to the program, following the class action temporary injunction in Colorado granting the class of 2022 players a fifth year of eligibility, the Tenth Circuit court granted the NCAA's stay request on Friday, meaning Verhoff is currently ineligible. UNC had no comment on Friday's announcement. ## [Bill Belichick open to adding players cut from NFL rosters](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168165.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Could UNC add players cut from NFL rosters? Coach Bill Belichick said he is looking into a federal judge’s decision Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order that would allow some of them to enter the transfer portal. With classes already underway, it would be a challenge. "We are looking into that. There are a few more hoops to jump through." ## [Video: Bill Belichick Friday Preseason Press Conference](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168163.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' preparations for their season opener against TCU in Dublin, newly names starting quarterback Billy Edwards, the status of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, and more. ## [Every UNC Football Player Named to a 2026 Preseason Award Watch List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168162.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ As we approach the 2026 college football season, several Tar Heels have been named to national award watch lists. The rundown includes RB Demon June (Doak Walker Award), LB Peyton Seelmann (Butkus Award), DE Melkart Abou-Jaoude (Bronko Nagurski Trophy), WR Jordan Shipp (Wuerffel Trophy), and TE Jelani Thurman (John Mackey Award). ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GTW4p6dp7hhz) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Inside the journey that brought Terrence Brown to UNC Basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168161.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ When Terrence Brown was a kid, he hitched rides across the country to attend club basketball tournaments he wasn’t playing in. He just loved basketball. Much of Brown’s early years were spent on or around a basketball court, and he gained a reputation as a "gym rat" in Minnesota. But his path to Division-I basketball included one obstacle after another. ## [Video: IC Podcast - The UNC Football Over/Under Show](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168160.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ With the UNC Football season just days way, the Inside Carolina crew gathers for the annual Over/Under show. The guys break down the numbers and take the high road or the low road when debating predictions for the upcoming season. ## [Why UNC’s Jordan Shipp is ‘Mr. Carolina’: ‘When Jordan Talks, Everyone Listens’](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168159.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Jordan Shipp spurned offers from Virginia Tech, Louisville, and Michigan to suit up for UNC Football. After a star turn as a sophomore, he didn’t give the transfer portal the time of day. It’s why teammates gave Shipp the nickname "Mr. Carolina." In this de facto role, Shipp has become one of the first faces newcomers see when arriving in Chapel Hill. ## [Men’s Soccer versus Coastal Carolina](https://technicianonline.com/161512/multimedia/gallery/mens-soccer-versus-coastal-carolina/) _2026-08-21 · Diego Melchor, Szaffi Hock de Leon, and Alex Austria · Technician_ Gallery 23 Photos Diego Melchor NC State men's soccer team warms up before the game against Coastal Carolina at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. NC State draws with Coastal Carolina 0-0. ## [Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule, Football Heads To Ireland](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168158.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football will start Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback vs. TCU in Dublin (7:38). Tar Heel Basketball released its non-conference schedule (21:44). Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joins to talk Carolina in Ireland (48:43). Plus: Seth Trimble commits to Louisville (39:07), and more. ## [Chansky’s Notebook: Power to the People!](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168157.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Wednesday’s announcement of a two-year, two-game men's basketball series between UNC and NC State sent a clear message: the fans have had it with the ACC. With these two games in Greensboro being classified as non-conference, it also sets the groundwork for the series to live on should the schools be separated in future conference realignment. ## [Two goals in two minutes lead No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer to win at Arkansas](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168156.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ For the third time in three matches, No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer jumped out to an early lead and, just like the earlier two surges, the opponent never recovered. The Tar Heels scored twice on set pieces just over two minutes apart in the first half and held on for a 2-0 victory over Arkansas at Razorback Field on Thursday on a steamy night in Fayetteville, Ark. ## [No. 25 UNC Men’s Soccer Opens Season With 1-1 Draw At No. 5 Georgetown](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168155.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina Men's Soccer opened its season with a hard-earned draw at No. 5 Georgetown on Thursday night. Joschi Schelb got the Tar Heels on the board in the seventh minute and the two teams battled the rest of the night. Georgetown used a lovely passing exchange in the 60th minute to equalize and the two side slugged it out the rest of the way. ## [Armando Bacot uses NIL money to open new business](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168153.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Now entering his first season with Israeli Premier League squad Maccabi Tel Aviv, Armando Bacot is also thriving as a business owner. Recently, Bacot announced the opening of his first hotel, the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Raleigh. Bacot is using part of his NIL earnings to operate the Home2 Suites business in conjunction with the Atma Hotel Group. ## [Women’s Soccer versus Charlotte](https://technicianonline.com/161474/multimedia/gallery/womens-soccer-versus-charlotte/) _2026-08-21 · Alex Manuel, Jocelyn DeGruttola, and Eva Hull · Technician_ Gallery 35 Photos Alex Manuel 5th Year goalkeeper Ellie Breech (0) reaches for the ball during warmups before the game against Charlotte at Dail Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. The Wolfpack defeated the 49ers 4-1. ## [Asa Montgomery Schedules UNC Basketball Official Visit](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168152.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ A month after offering a scholarship, Michael Malone and North Carolina have lined up an official visit with Asa Montgomery. The 6-foot-7 forward from Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove will be in Chapel Hill the weekend of Sept. 25. That’s one of eight official visits Montgomery has planned for the fall. Montgomery is ranked No. 16 in the 2027 class by Rivals. ## [Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Hits Auction](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168150.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Immortalized in The Last Dance, the 1998 NBA Finals were the culmination of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history and marked Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls. Jordan wore this jersey during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Played on June 7, it was the first game played in Chicago after the series was tied 1–1 with the Utah Jazz. ## [Melkart Abou Jaoude Named To Senior Bowl Top 300 List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168148.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named to the Senior Bowl Top 300 List. The Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage of the NFL Draft process. Last season, Abou Jaoude was a Second Team All-ACC selection, after ranking fifth nationally in sacks with 10.5. ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Trio Cleared To Play!](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168147.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball scores a huge offseason win as Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, and Cameron Fens all receive eligibility clearance. Suddenly, Coach Michael Malone’s frontcourt depth looks formidable. Does this early roster stability set the Tar Heels up for a stronger season? ## [Michael Malone’s first non-conference basketball schedule features plenty of challenges](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168146.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Coach Michael Malone’s first North Carolina basketball team will get early measuring sticks before ACC play begins, with a non-conference schedule that mixes exhibition tune-ups and high-profile showcase games. UNC released the entire Tar Heels men’s basketball non-conference schedule on Thursday, although most of it was already known. ## [Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Samo and Sayon Cleared, Michael Malone Q&A](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168145.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Andrew Jones and college basketball analyst David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss the latest in UNC Basketball and recruiting, including the big news that Tar Heel centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita have been cleared to play, UNC's non-conference matchup against NC State, the potential of Maximo Adams, and more. ## [No. 25 UNC Men's Soccer Opens Season At No. 5 Georgetown Thursday](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168144.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Men's Soccer visits No. 5 Georgetown on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). The Tar Heels open the season as the No. 25 team in Top Drawer Soccer's preseason rankings. North Carolina and Georgetown have met twice with the most recent encounter being a 0-0 draw that saw the Tar Heels advance in the NCAA Tournament on penalty kicks in 2010. ## [UNC Announces Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168143.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ A non-conference game in Greensboro against NC State, a return to Madison Square Garden to play Kentucky, and three matchups against teams that played in last season's NCAA Tournament highlight UNC's 2026-27 non-conference men's basketball schedule . Coach Michael Malone's UNC debut will be against Southern California in a preseason contest. ## [Michael Malone Embracing UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry, Tobacco Road Traditions](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168142.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone was on hand Wednesday in Greensboro for the announcement of UNC’s Dec. 15 non-conference matchup against NC State in the Tobacco Road Classic at First Horizon Coliseum. There, he offered his thoughts on the rivals coming together to ensure the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet twice in the 2026-27 season. ## [Three Tar Heels Set For FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168141.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ U.S. Soccer announced the roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which features three current players and one alumna from the UNC Women's Soccer program. Tar Heels Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, Sealey Strawn, and Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) will take part with the national team at the Women's World Cup in Poland Sept. 5-27.