Video: A Tar Heel Heads To Space

NASA astronaut and Tar Heel Zena Cardman is set to travel to the International Space Station this summer, but before she heads to space, she's coming back to Chapel Hill to deliver the 2024 Spring Commencement address. Get to know this space-traveling Tar Heel, her upcoming mission, and the ways UNC helped prepare her. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Wins Slugfest vs. Campbell, Vance Honeycutt Nears Home Run Record

No. 11 UNC Baseball's clash with Campbell graded high on the craziness scale on a night Vance Honeycutt blasted to the edge of more history. The game featured 15 pitchers, 33 hits, 99 plate appearances, 389 pitches, three lead changes and some defensive adventures (Highlights). The Tar Heels pulled away for a 16-10 victory Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Jordan Won The 2024 Abaco Shootout Fishing Tourney And Crushed The Field With 10 Billfish

Michael Jordan picked up a new trophy over the weekend when he and his Catch 23 boat and crew won The Shootout 24 in Abaco, The Bahamas after catching 4 blue marlin, 5 white marlin, and a sailfish to dominate the competition. There were 58 teams this year, one of most biggest billfish fishing tournaments on the calendar each year in The Bahamas. (BroBible)

Vance Honeycutt is closing in on Diamond Heels' all-time home run record

If you watch North Carolina baseball closely, you know the name Vance Honeycutt. Even if you follow UNC baseball from afar, you’ve heard Honeycutt’s name. Honeycutt, the reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Year, is that rare blend of power and speed so many coaches crave in their lineups. He currently leads the Diamond Heels with 18 home runs. (Tar Heels Wire)

Revisiting 'The Shot': When Michael Jordan Ascended from MVP to Legend

May 7, 1989. On this day in Chicago Bulls history, Michael Jordan began his transition from superstar to legend. Sure, the NBA was aware of the Bulls' phenom guard at the time. Jordan already had won MVP and a Defensive Player of the Year award. But the "killer" in Jordan introduced himself to the world and elevated the legend that became MJ. (On Tap Sports Net)

Conner Harrell explains how he balances QB competition with Max Johnson

"It’s a tough thing to balance," UNC quarterback Conner Harrell said about his competition and friendship with fellow QB Max Johnson. "We understand we’re competing, but we understand we’re just people and we’re trying to help each other and talk about everything. And when somebody is going through what you’re going through, you kind of bond." (On3.com)

Maycee Bell enjoying budding women’s soccer stardom in NWSL for Gotham FC

In a neglected field in south Wichita is where arguably the most talented women’s soccer player from the city learned to play. Nearly two decades later, Maycee Bell just concluded a standout college career at UNC and is a promising rookie on Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League with dreams of representing the U.S. Women’s National Team. (Wichita Eagle)

Former UNC Men's Tennis Coach Don Skakle To Enter NC Sports Hall Of Fame Friday

Former longtime UNC men's tennis coach Don Skakle will be inducted posthumously into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, May 10. The NC Hall announced last December its Class of 2024. In 22 years under Skakle, the UNC men's tennis teams won 16 ACC championships outright and tied for two others. His teams posted a 418-55 record. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Pivotal Season For UNC Women's Basketball?

Courtney Banghart’s team, despite the coach’s popularity among alumni and fans is now in the "honeymoon is over" phase of UNC women’s basketball. Banghart has retained some of her best players, as graduate All-ACC star Alyssa Ustby is returning to add to her records and honors over four seasons. But there also were surprise transfers beyond Deja Kelly. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Baseball Looks To Finish Season Sweep Of Campbell Tuesday

After taking the weekend to focus on final exams, No. 11 UNC Baseball looks for a season sweep when it faces Campbell Tuesday to wrap up their home-and-home series. The Tar Heels won the first game at Buies Creek, 7-3, on March 3. Tuesday's game will be the 52nd meeting between the Tar Heels and Camels. UNC has a 40-11 series advantage. (GoHeels.com)

With college football drama behind him, Tez Walker eager to show his talent with Baltimore

There was a point last season when Tez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options. "I thought my season was done. I was on the scout team, I was thinking, I was just trying to work on my craft. I had no idea that I was going to play at all," Walker said. "I was 50-50 on declaring for the draft." (Associated Press)

Video: Behind The Scenes At The RAMMYS With Director for Special Projects Sarah Sessoms

Planning the annual RAMMY Awards is no small task for UNC Assistant Athletic Director for Special Projects, Sarah Sessoms. Go behind the scenes of an incredible event celebrating another year of Carolina's student-athletes' successes and see the vast amount of work and coordination required to create such a memorable evening. (View Video)

Max Johnson compares experiences at North Carolina, LSU, Texas A&M

Quarterback Max Johnson chose to use his final season of eligibility to play for Mack Brown at North Carolina, his third school in five seasons. After a full spring with the Tar Heels, Johnson compared his experience so far in Chapel Hill to the first few months he spent at his previous two stops, LSU and Texas A&M. "I’d say it’s very similar," Johnson said. (On3.com)

Podcast: Scott Forbes Radio Show - UNC Baseball Midweek Victories, Campbell and Louisville Previews

North Carolina head baseball coach Coach Forbes joins host Dave Nathan to recap a pair of midweek wins for the Tar Heels against Charlotte and William & Mary, look ahead to UNC's non-conference matchup Tuesday night against Campbell, preview the weekend series against the Louisville Cardinals, and much more. (Listen To Podcast)

UNC Basketball Associated Press Ranking History

North Carolina’s basketball program has few peers when it comes to its history. UNC has played in at least one national championship game in every full decade since the first NCAA Tournament in 1939. No other program comes close. And when it comes to Associated Press rankings, the Tar Heels are in a class by themselves, as the numbers show. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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