This Week in UNC Baseball: Getting Back into Swing of Things

With final exams in session at the University of North Carolina, the Tar Heels baseball team had the weekend off. But as coach Scott Forbes tells Tommy Ashley and Matt Clements, there is no rest for his coaching staff or the team as preparations for a midweek tilt versus Campbell and the last home ACC series against Louisville are the focus. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina's defense preparing for 'Money Down' under new DC Geoff Collins

Any way to get UNC's defense off the football field, right? Even displaying seemingly silly signs with the dollar symbol on them, assistant coaches and student managers jumping up and down screaming “Money Down!” Bizarrely chaotic to some, absolutely necessary to Geoff Collins. That’s how he sees it, with an assist from former Florida Coach Jim McElwain. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Chansky’s Notebook: Another Loss

Despite three returning guards and a dead-eye perimeter shooter coming from the portal, the Tar Heels are still without a rebounder even close to Armando Bacot and very little shot blocking and rim protecting. Maybe there is still some big man out there who wants to be recruited more of the old-fashioned way like Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Cliff Omoruyi chooses Alabama. What's next for UNC Basketball?

Rutgers transfer center Cliff Omoruyi chose Alabama over North Carolina. That decision leaves the Tar Heels still in search of a replacement for Armando Bacot in the frontcourt. What will UNC's next move be? Is Jalen Washington now the answer or will Hubert Davis continue to search for another player in the post? (View Video)

Four Tar Heel Wrestlers Victorious At 2024 National Freestyle Duals

Four UNC wrestlers were victorious this past weekend in freestyle competition, at the 2024 National Freestyle Duals. Marco Tocci (57 KG), Derek Guanajuato (61 KG), Gavin Kane (86 KG), and Cade Lautt (92 KG) collected titles representing the Tar Heel Wrestling Club in the two-day event. Tocci rattled off four-straight victories to secure the 57 KG title. (GoHeels.com)

Deja Kelly Transferring To Oregon

After being a key part of the UNC Women's Basketball program's resurgence the last four seasons, Deja Kelly will play her fifth college season at Oregon, which lost 21 games last season and hasn’t been to the NCAA tournament since 2022. Kelly made the announcement Monday, three days after announcing that she would not return to Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Pro Heels: NWSL Week Seven Roundup

The seventh week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Ally Sentnor recording an assist as her Utah Royals suffered a 2-1 loss to Angel City FC. Avery Patterson and Paige Nielsen both logged a full 90 minutes as part of the Starting XI for the Houston Dash. And Brianna Pinto came off the bench for the NC Courage. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina moves up in D1 Baseball Top 25 ranking

After a pair of blowout nonconference victories last week, North Carolina moved up one spot to No. 11 in the D1 Baseball Top 25 ranking. The Tar Heels, who didn’t play an ACC game last week because of the final exams break, enter the home stretch of the regular season leading the Coastal Division and sharing the best league record with No. 2 Clemson. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Harrison Ingram Clears Out Locker, Slated for NBA Draft Combine

Hours after the league announced the NBA Draft Combine invitees, Harrison Ingram entered nostalgia mode on social media. The beloved Tar Heel, who averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds as an All-ACC third-team selection this past season, posted a picture on Instagram, captioned with two heart emojis, of his nearly empty UNC basketball locker. (All Tar Heels)

Inside the New England Patriots’ decision to draft Drake Maye as future franchise quarterback

New England Patriots scouts and executives first got an on-field look at quarterback Drake Maye at UNC’s Pro Day, when he was throwing to Colts 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs. "The ball never hit the ground," a source, who compared it to C.J. Stroud’s performance throwing to Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave at Ohio State’s pro day in 2022, recalled. (Boston Herald)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Transfer Portal Reset

Over the past week, UNC received news that R.J. Davis is remaining in Chapel Hill for his fifth season, while also missing out on one of its biggest transfer portal targets. It's been a rollercoaster for fans, and the crew from Inside Carolina discusses what's next as UNC basketball roster construction continues. (View Video)

Max Johnson details friendship, competition with Conner Harrell

UNC quarterbacks Max Johnson and Conner Harrell are truly in a friendly competition this offseason. Johnson was brought in as a transfer from Texas A&M to contend with Harrell for the starting job after Drake Maye left for the NFL. Although the two didn’t know each other, Johnson explained that they have grown close since he arrived in Chapel Hill. (On3.com)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Earns 19th Straight NCAA Tournament Bid

For the 19th straight season and 25th time in the program's 29-year history, North Carolina women's lacrosse has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Earning an at-large bid, the Tar Heels will travel to Charlottesville, Virginia, where the 5th-seeded Cavaliers are set to host the first and second rounds. UNC will take on Florida at 6 p.m. Friday. (GoHeels.com)

The Oldest Restaurant In North Carolina, Carolina Coffee Shop, Still A Magnet For College Students

Coffee shops are an essential part of any college town, but Carolina Coffee Shop offers much more than just caffeine. Recognized as North Carolina’s oldest original restaurant, the cafe on Chapel Hill’s main drag, Franklin Street, is a nostalgic piece of the state’s history that is beloved by students and locals alike. The building itself is a museum of its own. (Southern Living)

John Harbaugh: Tez Walker "off to a great start"

On Saturday, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh raved about his newest wide receiver, Tez Walker. "You knew he was going to be fast and you knew he was going to be big. He showed that. I didn’t know if he was going to change direction quite as well as he did the last two days. He caught the ball really well. So, yeah, he’s off to a great start." (On3.com)

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