# tar heel (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tar heel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ranking UNC’s non-conference men’s basketball opponents from toughest to easiest](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/21/ranking-uncs-non-conference-mens-basketball-opponents-from-toughest-to-easiest/) _2026-08-22 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Michael Malone’s first season in Chapel Hill will offer no shortage of measuring sticks before ACC play begins. From a neutral-site date with a likely top-five team to a home game against a Southern Conference bottom-dweller, the non-conference schedule includes opponents with a wide range of strength. The post Ranking UNC’s non-conference men’s basketball opponents from toughest to easiest… ## [Malone’s first UNC roster, players’ numbers finally official](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/21/malones-first-unc-roster-players-numbers-finally-official/) _2026-08-21 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Michael Malone’s first UNC roster is finally official. His Tar Heels roster includes 11 newcomers and five returnees, led by Jarin Stevenson. Also back are Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis (who goes from No. 5 to No. 2) and walk-ons Evan Smith and John Holbrook (who will wear No. 99). The post Malone’s first UNC roster, players’ numbers finally official appeared first on . ## [Belichick confirms Edwards will start, but reveals little else about the QB situation](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/21/belichick-confirms-edwards-will-start-but-reveals-little-else-about-the-qb-situation/) _2026-08-21 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick is never one to reveal information he’d prefer the opponent not to know about. He acknowledged during a Friday press conference at the Kenan Football Center that Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. will start in the Aug. 29 opener in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU. Belichick didn’t tip his hand about how much Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill will play in Dublin. The… ## [Belichick open to adding players cut from NFL rosters, likely losing Verhoff](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/21/belichick-open-to-adding-players-cut-from-nfl-rosters-likely-losing-verhoff/) _2026-08-21 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ CHAPEL HILL — Could North Carolina add players cut from NFL rosters? Coach Bill Belichick said he is looking into a Louisiana 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. The post Belichick open to adding players cut from NFL rosters, likely losing… ## [Two goals in two minutes lead unbeaten UNC women to win at Arkansas](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/20/two-goals-in-two-minutes-lead-unbeaten-unc-women-to-win-at-arkansas/) _2026-08-21 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ For the third time in three matches, No. 7 North Carolina jumped out to an early lead and, just like the earlier two surges, the opponent never recovered. The post Two goals in two minutes lead unbeaten UNC women to win at Arkansas appeared first on . ## [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. ## [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. ## [Malone’s first non-conference schedule features plenty of challenges](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/20/malones-first-non-conference-schedule-features-plenty-of-challenges/) _2026-08-20 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Coach Michael Malone’s first North Carolina 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 men’s basketball non-conference schedule on Thursday, although most of it was already known. See the full non-conference schedule below the story. The post Malone’s first… ## [Kane Kepley Continues To Impress In Cubs' Minor League System](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168134.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kane Kepley has one of the more intriguing profiles that you’ll come across in minor league baseball. Chicago used their second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Kepley out of the University of North Carolina, and he's quickly established himself as one of the more interesting young players in the organization. ## [Malone says roster set, everybody cleared, as he settles into life as college coach](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/19/malone-says-roster-set-everybody-cleared-as-he-settles-into-life-as-college-coach/) _2026-08-19 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ GREENSBORO — Michael Malone reached the next stage of his transition from coaching NBA players to coaching college players this week when the players on his first North Carolina team began classes. “The school started \[Monday\],” Malone said. “I was in the NBA for 25 years, and now I’m checking on classes. So, it’s a completely different opportunity, but one that I’m embracing and excited about,… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IxRJIOa1MuFy) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [UNC-N.C. State non-conference game set for Greensboro on Dec. 15](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/19/unc-n-c-state-non-conference-game-set-for-greensboro-on-dec-15/) _2026-08-19 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ GREENSBORO — The days of the traditional double round-robin schedule are over in the far-flung 18-school ACC, and with them went the fixture of North Carolina and N.C. State playing home-and-home every basketball season. For the second consecutive season, the old rivals will only play one league game, with the men's basketball meeting next season in Smith Center. The post UNC-N.C. State… ## [Five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. eyes UNC Basketball visit](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168123.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Following a July 23 scholarship offer, UNC continues to be a top contender in the recruitment of five-star combo guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. Though the Tar Heels were missing from his recent list of official visit dates, Bowman Jr. still intends to visit Chapel Hill. Bowman is ranked as the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2027 basketball recruiting class . ## [Michael Malone Excited for High School Recruiting, 2026-27 Roster, and Becoming Carolina Family](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168120.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone: "I've put a great staff of people around me. We're off to a great start with recruiting for next year and the year after. I have attacked this. I didn't come here to hang out. People say, 'Coach, do you golf?' I don't golf. I work. We've been working hard to get this program back to where Tar Heel Nation wants it to be." ## [UNC shortstop Jamie Laskofski named No. 1 transfer hitter](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168117.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Jamie Laskofski is already considered the best hitter to change addresses this offseason. D1 Baseball on Tuesday named the shortstop, who transferred to UNC from William & Mary in June, the No. 1 transfer hitter in the country. Laskofski, who will be a junior next season, went from mid-major standout to one of the most coveted names in the transfer portal. ## [Will Zac Gallen play a role for the 2026 Diamondbacks again?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168116.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ When Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen popped up on the injured list with right elbow inflammation last month, it became uncertain whether he would ever pitch for Arizona again. Gallen has put forth the worst season of his career, went to see renowned surgeon Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion and has since been placed on the 60-day injured list. ## [Tar Heel Tribune Podcast](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/tar-heel-tribune-podcast/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ The “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” with hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum, gives Tar Heel Tribune readers a conversational companion to the site’s written coverage of Carolina athletics with interviews, opinions and insights. The post Tar Heel Tribune Podcast appeared first on . ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targeting Jordan Page, 10 More Top-15 Recruits](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168110.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC amps up its basketball recruiting strategy as Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the 2027 class , including 5-star wing Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this approach the key to returning the Tar Heels to blue-blood dominance? ## [UNC shortstop Laskofski named No. 1 transfer hitter](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/unc-shortstop-laskofski-named-no-1-transfer-hitter/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Jamie Laskofski hasn’t played a game for North Carolina yet, but is already considered the best hitter to change addresses this offseason. D1 Baseball on Tuesday named the shortstop, who transferred to UNC from William & Mary in June, the No. 1 transfer hitter in the country. The post UNC shortstop Laskofski named No. 1 transfer hitter appeared first on . ## [Edwards to reportedly start at QB in UNC’s opener against TCU](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/edwards-to-reportedly-start-uncs-opener-against-tcu-at-qb/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Graduate student Billy Edwards Jr., who was considered the favorite to be North Carolina’s starting quarterback entering training camp, reportedly will be the starter for next week’s opener against TCU. Junior Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill started scrimmages, got first-team reps in practices open to the media and made it a close race, but ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday afternoon that,… ## [UNC moves up in Top 25 women’s soccer poll after dominant wins; Devey earns ACC honor](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/unc-moves-up-in-top-25-womens-soccer-poll-after-dominant-wins-devey-earns-acc-honor/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ After a pair of dominant victories to start the season, North Carolina moved up one spot in the United Soccer Coaches women’s soccer Top 25 to No. 7 and sophomore forward Bella Devey is the ACC Offensive Player of the Week. Devey notched a brace in the Tar Heels’ 4–0 opening-match victory Thursday over Fairfield and produced a hat trick in Sunday’s 8–0 thrashing of Quinnipiac. With team-leading… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/53WD07qJjTfF) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Malone says Roy Williams has ‘had a lot to do’ with him taking UNC job](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/malone-says-roy-williams-has-had-a-lot-to-do-with-him-taking-unc-job/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ Michael Malone said he turned down the North Carolina job three times before taking it and that Hall of Fame former UNC coach Roy Williams had a lot to do with him taking on the challenge. Malone made the comments during a 15½-minute appearance with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Tuesday’s episode of the “Inside College Basketball Now” podcast. Across the conversation, Malone touched on his path… ## [UNC women’s soccer match to Dublin, first team trip abroad in 15 years, presents plenty of challenges](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/18/unc-womens-soccer-match-to-dublin-first-team-trip-abroad-in-15-years-presents-plenty-of-challenges/) _2026-08-18 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina women’s soccer team is headed across the Atlantic next week, and the trip carries plenty of challenges and history along with it. The Tar Heels will travel to Dublin, Ireland, to face Shelbourne FC in an international friendly on Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. ET, a day before the UNC football team takes on TCU in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The games will be… ## [Vance Honeycutt promoted within Baltimore Orioles' organization](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168092.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ Now in his second full professional season, Vance Honeycutt just received some exciting career news. On Monday morning, the O's announced they're promoting Honeycutt to the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox. Despite hitting just .182 for the High-A Frederick Keys in 63 games, Honeycutt still sports that same power Tar Heel Nation fell in love with. ## [UNC faces three teams ranked in preseason AP poll, including two in top 10](https://tarheeltribune.com/2026/08/17/unc-faces-three-teams-ranked-in-preseason-ap-poll-including-two-in-top-10/) _2026-08-17 · R.L. Bynum · (untitled)_ The preseason AP Top 25 football poll offers more proof that North Carolina’s 2026 schedule is far tougher than the one it faced during a 4–8 season a year ago. Virginia was the Tar Heels' only ranked opponent last season (No. 16 when UNC lost 17-16 in overtime at Kenan Stadium on Oct. 25), but this year they’ll face three ranked teams, including two in the top 10, along with four others that… ## [Video: IC Podcast - Tales from the UNC Basketball Recruiting Trail](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168083.aspx) _2026-08-17 · Tar Heel Times_ Sherrell McMillan and Rob Harrington have been following high school basketball recruiting for decades, and in this special episode, the duo from Inside Carolina pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating stories surrounding popular recruitments at UNC. ## [UNC Basketball Week in Review: Keita Arrives, Trimble Transfers, Jordan Page Offered](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168081.aspx) _2026-08-17 · Tar Heel Times_ It was a full week for the North Carolina Basketball program — a departure, a long-awaited arrival, a five-star offer, and a handful of alumni stories. Here's this week's UNC Basketball and Recruiting Week in Review. Seth Trimble is headed to Louisville ## [Macon Winslow's first professional home run was an absolute no-doubter](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168071.aspx) _2026-08-16 · Tar Heel Times_ Macon Winslow, the 6th round pick of the Phillies, showed what he can do with the bat when fully healthy. The former Tar Heel crushed a 406-foot homer, a three-run shot. Winslow might not have been around Chapel Hill for long, but his impact on the Diamond Heels was very important. He played a big role in helping UNC get to the College World Series. ## [Minor League Baseball returns to the Field of Dreams, as does former Tar Heel infielder Aaron Sabato](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168043.aspx) _2026-08-13 · Tar Heel Times_ For Saint Paul Saints player and former UNC first baseman Aaron Sabato, it is a return trip. Sabato previously played at the Field of Dreams in 2022 as a member of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. “I mean, it kind of puts stuff into perspective of how much the game brings people together and how much you can give back to the community,” Sabato said. “ ## [5-Star Guard Jordan Page Announces UNC Basketball Offer](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168011.aspx) _2026-08-12 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC has offered Class of 2027 shooting guard Jordan Page. The 5-star recruit announced the news on social media Monday. Page, a Raleigh native who spent his first three years at Broughton High School, transferred to IMG Academy in Florida this summer to finish out his prep career. He is No. 11 on the 247Sports Composite rankings of the 2027 class. ## [Minor league baseball update: Cameron Padgett, Kane Kepley, Vance Honeycutt, Austin Love](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168006.aspx) _2026-08-11 · Tar Heel Times_ Double-A hasn’t proven to be a problem for Cubs prospect Kane Kepley so far. In his first three games, Kepley went 3-for-9 with a .600 on-base percentage. It’s been a tough health year for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt. He’s been out since July 14 with a left oblique strain. Austin Love has experienced some struggles since being promoted to Triple A. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CquSVjoTmuKb) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How Cameron Fens Elevates UNC Basketball's Roster](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167986.aspx) _2026-08-10 · Tar Heel Times_ The 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster has been finalized with the addition of Cameron Fens, a proven 7-foot transfer who raises the Tar Heels' floor and shores up deficiencies in size and rebounding. Can Fens’ presence in the paint give UNC the physicality they've been missing? ## [Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167983.aspx) _2026-08-10 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. ## [Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up](https://newsletter.tarheeltimes.com/p/cameron-fens-fills-out-unc-basketball) _2026-08-10 · Tar Heel Times · Tar Heel Times Newsletter_ Plus: Is Terrence Brown 'The Answer'? Three Patterson Medal winners, Two Baseball commitments, Bacot & Anthony headed overseas ## [Mariners' Minor Leaguer Luke Stevenson Named Northwest League Player of the Month](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167976.aspx) _2026-08-10 · Tar Heel Times_ Tar Heel fans know just how good a hitter Luke Stevenson is. Stevenson starred at UNC before taking his talents to the pros, being selected by Seattle in the Competitive Balance Round A (35th overall pick) in the 2025 MLB Draft. Competing for the Everett AquaSox, the Mariners High-A affiliate, Stevenson has been on an absolute tear at the plate. ## [How Andrew Miller went from Cleveland’s October fireman to a voice shaping baseball’s labor future](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167969.aspx) _2026-08-09 · Tar Heel Times_ The thing Andrew Miller remembers now is not the noise, though there was plenty of that. It is not one particular strikeout, though there were 30 of them in the 2016 postseason, more than any reliever in major league history. It is not even the AL Championship Series MVP trophy, though that remains one of the rarest honors ever claimed by a bullpen arm. ## [How Cameron Fens Rounds Out UNC Basketball's Frontcourt](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167956.aspx) _2026-08-08 · Tar Heel Times_ Cameron Fens is headed to Chapel Hill, and the timing couldn't be better for a UNC Basketball team that has been searching for frontcourt muscle all offseason. The 7-foot, 255-pound center from South Dakota committed to Michael Malone on Friday, becoming the Tar Heels' sixth transfer portal addition of the offseason. ## [2026-27 UNC Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167926.aspx) _2026-08-06 · Tar Heel Times_ Last week, UNC Women's Basketball released the non-league portion of the 2026-27 schedule , a 14-game slate to complement the soon-to-be-announced ACC portion of the docket. Carolina has assembled a quality non-conference lineup that will position the Tar Heels to host in the NCAA Tournament and run its Sweet 16 streak to three years. A few notes: ## [Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast -](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167908.aspx) _2026-08-05 · Tar Heel Times_ With UNC Football's 2026 season just three weeks away, Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a look the Tar Heels 2027 recruiting class that is nearing completion in Bill Belichick's second year in Chapel Hill. ## [Newsletter: UNC Basketball Explores Wild New Portal Window, Football Opens Camp Amid Investigation](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167864.aspx) _2026-08-03 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football kicked off training camp this past week, but the headlines weren’t about touchdowns. Basketball had its own bombshell: a court ruling reopened eligibility for a whole class of players, and Michael Malone wasted no time chasing two experienced transfers. Plus, the latest on UNC Baseball, Women's Basketball, and more. ## [UNC Basketball Explores Wild New Portal Window, Football Opens Camp Amid Investigation](https://newsletter.tarheeltimes.com/p/unc-basketball-explores-wild-new) _2026-08-03 · Tar Heel Times · Tar Heel Times Newsletter_ Plus: Women’s Basketball headed to Paris and Disney World, Diamond Heels cash in on MLB Draft, and Preseason All-ACC honors start rolling in. ## [UNC Women's Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule, Including Nine Home Games](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167810.aspx) _2026-07-30 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Women's Basketball unveiled its non-conference schedule with nine foes set to visit Carmichael in the early season. The Tar Heels begin the 2026-27 season in the Oui-Play in Paris, France, against Oklahoma on Nov. 2. The Tar Heels face off against South Carolina at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Nov. 8 to wrap up the first week of the season. ## [UNC's Gabby White To Join Nigerian Women's Basketball National Team On Exhibition Tour In China](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167793.aspx) _2026-07-29 · Tar Heel Times_ Building her resume on the international stage, UNC's Gabby White is set to join the Nigerian National Team on an exhibition tour across China, playing multiple games from August 4-15. Before heading to Asia, White will attend training camp in Chicago from July 29-August 3. Nigeria is ramping up towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. ## [UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167787.aspx) _2026-07-29 · Tar Heel Times_ Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach Courtney Banghart says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. ## [Video: UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart Summer Media Availability](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167777.aspx) _2026-07-28 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina head Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart meets with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' summer workouts, roster additions, challenging non-conference schedule, the upcoming 2026-27 season, and more. ## [UNC Women's Basketball to Face Texas Tech, Alabama at Disney World in November](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167775.aspx) _2026-07-28 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Women's Basketball will head to Walt Disney World for a pair of games the week before Thanksgiving. The Tar Heels will go to Orlando for the WBCA Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they will square off against two teams that made the NCAA tournament last season: Texas Tech on Nov. 19 and Alabama on Nov. 21. ## [Newsletter: CJ Rosser Visits, 4 New Basketball Offers, Football Training Camp Nears, MLB Signings](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167748.aspx) _2026-07-27 · Tar Heel Times_ CJ Rosser, the nation's No. 1 basketball recruit, was back in Chapel Hill this past week, and Michael Malone's UNC Basketball staff extended four new scholarship offers. Bill Belichick says his second UNC Football team barely resembles his first, even with the quarterback race wide open. And several Tar Heels cashed MLB Draft signing bonuses. ## [CJ Rosser Visits, 4 New Basketball Offers, Football Training Camp Nears, MLB Signings](https://newsletter.tarheeltimes.com/p/cj-rosser-visits-4-new-basketball) _2026-07-27 · Tar Heel Times · Tar Heel Times Newsletter_ Plus: WBB on shortlist for 5-star Nation Williams, Baseball lands transfer pitcher, Women's Lacrosse standouts head to World Championship in Tokyo ## [Commitment season tiers: How college football programs fared on the recruiting trail](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167719.aspx) _2026-07-25 · Tar Heel Times_ One of Bill Belichick's first acts as UNC's head football coach was a grand tour of the state's top high school programs. Eighteen months later, the Tar Heels reach late July without a single in-state pledge among their 17 commitments in the 2027 recruiting class . North Carolina's complete lack of presence with a talented in-state class in 2027 is striking. ## [UNC Dribble For Victory Over Cancer Set For Sept. 13](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article167713.aspx) _2026-07-24 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Athletics announces the fifth annual Dribble For Victory Over Cancer in partnership with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event is Sunday, Sept. 13 on the UNC campus. Participants will raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through a short on-campus course. ## [UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft](https://newsletter.tarheeltimes.com/p/unc-basketball-recruiting-updates) _2026-07-20 · Tar Heel Times · Tar Heel Times Newsletter_ Plus: Gavin Gallaher returns for senior season, Terrence Brown's story hits the big screen, Erin Matson lands a national TV spot