Brandon Rincon

Joined: Jan 12, 2026

Brandon J. Rincon brings a deep appreciation and a gift of storytelling to his role as a college sports writer On SI. A graduate of Albion College with a degree in communications, Rincon brings extensive experience as both a former college athlete and a Daily Telegram employee.

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) at the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jan 17, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during the first half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Feb 10, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts from the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) and bench react after hitting the game winning shot in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The ACC schedule delivers another heavyweight clash on Tuesday, February 10, as the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Coral Gables to face the Miami Hurricanes at Watsco Center.

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) celebrates with teammates after the game at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The UNC-Duke rivalry delivered another classic chapter as No. 14 North Carolina stunned No. 4 Duke

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

In the storied annals of college basketball, few rivalries burn as brightly as the one between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils.

Jan 21, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tar Heels set sights on bright talent King Gibson.

Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) intercepts the ball in the end zone intended for North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Wesley Grimes (6) in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Marcus Allen wasn't the five-star phenom recruiters fought over--he was the overlooked four-star kid from Georgia

The North Carolina Tar Heels are actively monitoring one of the premier talents in the Class of 2027: in-state standout Jordan Page, widely regarded as the nation's top shooting guard in his cycle.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks at the scoreboard against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye has done what many thought might take years: lead the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl.

Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

In a notable recruiting development for the UNC Tar Heels, legendary coach Bill Belichick made a personal visit to Cocoa High School in Florida on Tuesday

Sep 20, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson (28) runs against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

In a move that signals Bill Belichick’s UNC regime is wasting no time addressing depth concerns in the backfield, LSU transfer running back has committed to Tar Heels.