# unc — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 16 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover unc. Page: Feed: --- ## [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. ## [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… ## [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. ## [UNC's New Starting Quarterback Offers Experience, Discretion](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168139.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football coach Bill Belichick may have tipped his hand on the Tar Heels’ 2026 starting quarterback choice earlier this year, when he summarized his philosophy on the position. "Eliminating negative plays is really more important than making the spectacular ones." UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a sixth-year senior, fits that description well. ## [No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer Readies For First Road Match At Arkansas](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168138.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer prepares for its first road test of the season as it takes on Arkansas Thursday in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on ESPNU. Thursday's matchup will be the first time UNC and Arkansas will clash since 2023. Carolina owns a 5-1 all-time record against Arkansas and have outscored the Razorbacks 24-3. ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y3JVIgO39yfW) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168136.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve in the NBA, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. ## [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. ## [Video: IC Podcast - UNC's QB1 Billy Edwards, Jr.](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168135.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod over Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess, and what the decision means for the Carolina offense. ## [Bill Belichick's quarterback situations ranked: From Tom Brady to UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168132.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's Billy Edwards Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under Bill Belichick spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success. ## [UNC Football's Trip to Ireland 'Much More Than a Game'](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168131.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football kicks off its season in Dublin, Ireland, playing Texas Christian University on Aug. 29 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. But the Tar Heel experience in Ireland will be “Much More Than a Game.” That’s what the University is calling the wide range of activities and events planned for students, fans, alumni, and faculty and staff going to Dublin. ## [Video: Michael Malone Wednesday Press Conference and Media Availability](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168128.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Men's Basketball basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media Wednesday to help introduce the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic, a two-year basketball event featuring UNC vs. NC State at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Malone also spoke individually to reporters about this season's Tar Heels. ## [Michael Malone on Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov 'Everything is a Go'](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168126.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ "As far as I am aware, they're both cleared, they're in class, they're in workouts, and I think everything is a go," Michael Malone said of Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov. A program spokesperson said both players are fully cleared and participating in all team activities. Samodurov will be listed as a junior, but he has three years of eligibility. ## [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,… ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down Cade Bennerman’s Potential](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168125.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ We continue our UNC Basketball roster preview with Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman. With Bannerman’s rare size, 7'5" wingspan, and flashes of guard skills from a high school growth spurt, Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss whether Bennerman can translate upside into impactful minutes. ## [UNC vs. N.C. State non-conference basketball game set for Greensboro on Dec. 15](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168124.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina and NC State will play a non-conference basketball game in Greensboro on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tobacco Road Classic was officially announced at a Wednesday press conference that included coaches Michael Malone of UNC and Justin Gainey of N.C. State. Carolina is expected to announce the rest of its nonconference schedule Thursday. ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iuzxem3WpyEL) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [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 . ## [Billy Edwards, Jr.: UNC's QB1 - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season in ten days against TCU. Barnes and Ashley discuss why Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod in Ireland over Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess and what the decision means for the UNC offense. Barnes and Ashley highlight the positives Edwards… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/256/injector.simplecastaudio.com/810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c/episodes/2ebca11b-7348-47c4-af5c-2757cc3925a5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c&awEpisodeId=2ebca11b-7348-47c4-af5c-2757cc3925a5&feed=SwKzB2Nr) ## [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." ## [Willie Lampkin relishes NFL preseason after missing full year](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168119.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Former UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin couldn’t help but smile on Saturday night after getting a chance to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason opener. He waited a long time to be back on the field. "It felt great to be out there." Lampkin started the game at center before moving to right guard. He played 23 offensive snaps and was impressive. ## [Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Former UNC WR Joe Jauch Talks Tar Heel Football](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168118.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Former Tar Heel wide receiver Joe Jauch joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss newly named starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's offense, defensive depth, avoiding outside distractions, and more. ## [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. ## [Michael Malone's First Year Challenge at UNC - Rob's Summer Series | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Basketball](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Rob Harrington, Tommy Ashley) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ Inside Carolina basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the challenges faced by first year coaches and how the changing times in college basketball has altered those challenges - or not - for new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone. Harrington and Ashley discuss past Tar Heel coaches, those rosters and the inherited continuity that previous first year head men often… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/256/injector.simplecastaudio.com/810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c/episodes/6813e370-9909-45ce-9d22-2502a4505b4a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c&awEpisodeId=6813e370-9909-45ce-9d22-2502a4505b4a&feed=SwKzB2Nr) ## [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 . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fYyuuFoGpLc0) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [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 . ## [Video: IC Podcast - What Exactly is Progress for UNC Football?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168108.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ Progress is mandatory in Bill Belichick's second season as head coach of UNC Football. But what is progress? Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss all aspects of Carolina Football and what areas of progress are necessary this season. ## [Tar Heels In The NFL – Preseason Week One](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168107.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ With the start of NFL Preseason games underway, 31 former Tar Heel players are on NFL rosters ahead of the 2026 season. Here is a recap of each player's performance. Additionally, former North Carolina quarterback and now Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson led the team to a dominant 34-10 victory against the Browns. ## [Billy Edwards Jr. Named UNC Starting Quarterback](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168106.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ A winner has emerged from UNC's quarterback competition, as Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. has been named UNC’s starting quarterback to open the season. The sixth-year QB enters the season opener against TCU having won the competition over Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill, redshirt freshman Au'Tori Newkirk, and true freshman Travis Burgess. ## [UNC RB Demon June Named To Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168105.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ Following a breakout freshman season, UNC running back Demon June has been named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the top running back in college football. June appeared in every game for the Tar Heels last season. He led North Carolina in rushing yards with 464 on 84 attempts with two rushing touchdowns. ## [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… ## [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… ## [What Exactly is Progress for UNC Football? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ Progress is mandatory in Bill Belichick's second season as head coach of North Carolina football. But what is progress? Clearly, the win total must exceed last year's four wins - regardless of how tough the schedule is perceived to be in 2026. Is that the only barometer? Does the money spent for coaching positions justify the level of expectations for the fanbase? The administration? Inside… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/256/injector.simplecastaudio.com/810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c/episodes/1c158cb7-6100-45c6-bf90-9f90ea76d331/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c&awEpisodeId=1c158cb7-6100-45c6-bf90-9f90ea76d331&feed=SwKzB2Nr) ## [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. ## [Dr. Chat](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Dr--Chat-e3nhajb) _2026-08-17 · Chapel Phil · Chapel Phil_ Chapel Phil's Alex Copsey discusses the ethical implications of AI charting on patients and doctors in the medical field, including the pros and cons of the practice. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/124348459/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F430013312-44100-2-8fe9896bc76da.m4a) ## [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. ## [Why Not UNC? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ Exclusively for Inside Carolina listeners/viewers, get a free sample pack LMNT with any purchase when you use this link. Carolina kicks off the 2026 in less than two weeks as the Tar Heels face TCU in Ireland. After a bad year in 2025 and an off the field circus that matched the poor play on the field, the national narrative - and frankly much of the fanbase narrative - is that year two of the… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/256/injector.simplecastaudio.com/810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c/episodes/0e48d901-a6b7-49c0-a110-464c84060162/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c&awEpisodeId=0e48d901-a6b7-49c0-a110-464c84060162&feed=SwKzB2Nr) ## [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 ## [Tales from the UNC Recruiting Trail - Coast to Coast | Inside Carolina | College Basketball](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Joey Powell, Sherrell McMillan, Rob Harrington) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ One of the more popular topics among the Inside Carolina message board community has always been high school recruiting. Sherrell McMillan and Rob Harrington have been following prep prospects for decades, and in this special episode, they pull back the curtain on some of the most fascinating stories surrounding popular recruitments at UNC. AAU Circuit hilarity, official visit awkwardness, the… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/256/injector.simplecastaudio.com/810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c/episodes/e7416c30-815f-4e60-94ff-8b5ce0ba9e05/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=810e3784-8bb2-49ae-a0c0-b29d15f3f07c&awEpisodeId=e7416c30-815f-4e60-94ff-8b5ce0ba9e05&feed=SwKzB2Nr) ## [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. ## [Week 3 UNC Football Training Camp Developments | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Football](http://www.insidecarolina.com) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@insidecarolina.com (Jason Staples, Tommy Ashley) · Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast_ FLASH SALE: Get 75% off an Inside Carolina subscription! Join today - http://www.InsideCarolina.com As we close in on two weeks before North Carolina meets TCU in Ireland to open the 2026 football season, Inside Carolina's football expert Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down the third media availability practice for Bill Belichick's second squad. 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