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Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Tar Heels Make Incredible Draft Accomplishment

UNC athletes are representing well in multiple pro-level drafts this year.

Tar Heels Make Incredible Draft Accomplishment

UNC athletes are representing well in multiple pro-level drafts this year.

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Jun 2, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels pitcher Aidan Haugh (47) pitches against the Louisiana State Tigers during the Div. I NCAA baseball regional at Boshamer Stadium.

Tar Heels' Aidan Haugh Plays Waiting Game and Wins

Aidan Haugh could have left North Carolina a year early and get a small modicum of a signing bonus and toil around the rookie leagues for a year. Instead of doing that he bet on himself and returned to Chapel Hill for another season in the sun.

Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina pitcher Jake Knapp (42) pitches the ball during the seventh inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Chicago Cubs Stock Up on Tar Heels

North Carolina pitcher Jake Knapp was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball draft Monday. He becomes the second Tar Heels player in as many days to be selected by the Cubs.

North Carolina's Kane Kepley prepares to run to first base after getting a hit against Arizona late in the game. The North Carolina Tarheels and the Arizona Wildcats met in game two of the NCAA Division 1 Super Regionals in Chapel Hill, N.C. on June 7, 2025.

Tar Heels Kane Kepley Gets Drafted in the Second Round

Outfielder Kane Kepley does one thing very well. He gets on base. He will have the opportunity to do that for the Chicago Cubs organization as they selected him in the second round Sunday night.

Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina catcher Luke Stevenson (44) hits the ball during the seventh inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Diamond Heels Catcher Luke Stevenson Selected By Seattle

The Seattle Mariners picked North Carolina Tar Heels catcher Luke Stevenson with their compensation pick following the first round Sunday night.

Nov 30, 2024; London, England; England forward Alessia Russo (9) wins the header against United states defender Emily Sonnett (14) in the second half of an International friendly at Wembley Stadium.

Former Tar Heels Footballer Leads England over the Netherlands

After losing their first game of Euro 2025, England bounced back to beat the Netherlands thanks to superb play by North Carolina Tar Heels alum Alessia Russo.

North Carolina's Kane Kepley (27) safely steals third base against Arizona late in the game. The North Carolina Tarheels and the Arizona Wildcats met in game two of the NCAA Division 1 Super Regionals in Chapel Hill, N.C. on June 7, 2025.

Diamond Heels Looking Forward to MLB Draft

There are plenty of North Carolina Tar Heels ranked on Perfect Game's Top 500 as the MLB Draft commences Sunday.

May 25, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate winning the 2025 NCAA Div I Women's Lacrosse Championship against the Northwestern Wildcats at Gillette Stadium.

Tar Heels' Women's Athletics Wins Capital One Cup

The North Carolina Tar Heels had the best women's athletic program in the country according to a point structure instituted by Capital One.

Jan 28, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs athletic director Zac Selmon is introduced during a timeout during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Humphrey Coliseum.

MSU Athletic Director Posts Heartfelt Message to Bubba Cunningham

With North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham stepping aside next summer to take an advisory role, one of his former assistants took to social media to let him know how he feels about him.

Florida State Seminoles infielder Leslie Farris (26) barely misses getting the put at second base. The Florida State Seminoles host the UNC Tar Heels for the ACC Softball Tournament finals Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Tar Heels Softball Adds Significant Transfer Class

Softball coach Megan Smith Lyon announced the team will add six transfers for the next season.

Jul 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.

Former Tar Heel Michael Busch Is Biggest All-Star Snub

Chicago Cubs first baseman and former North Carolina Diamond Heels star, Michael Busch, could be the best player not to make the All-Star team.

Former UNC Baseball Star Accomplishes Amazing Feat

The former UNC first baseman has been on a tear hitting the baseball.

Tar Heels Baseball Collects Its 7th Transfer Portal Commitment

Outfielder Owen Hull from George Mason announced his commitment to North Carolina on social media Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes during an interview with the media after a Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Scott Forbes also celebrates his 200th win. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Will UNC Baseball Make 2026 World Series Appearance?

It felt like the Tar Heels were on its way to the College World Series last month.

Three Tar Heels Pitchers Named To D1Baseball All-America Teams

It was a spectacular year for North Carolina record-setting hurlers, Based on the arms returning, D1Baseball also predicts a trip to the College World Series in 2026.

Basketball

UNC Basketball Product Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent in NBA

Three former UNC basketball players on the same pro team could still become a reality next season.

Basketball

UNC Basketball Pro Moves Into First Round of Mock Draft

One-year UNC basketball wing Drake Powell's stock might be on the rise at the perfect time.

Basketball

Former UNC Basketball Guard Involved in NBA Trade

UNC basketball product Cole Anthony had been with the Orlando Magic for his entire pro career.

Basketball

G League: 'No Stopping' UNC Basketball Alum Armando Bacot

The former UNC basketball center appears on track to reach the NBA stage eventually.

Other Sports

UNC Baseball Officially Eliminated From Postseason

Back-to-back losses in Chapel Hill officially slammed the door shut on the 2025 UNC baseball season.

Football

Six-Time Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Attends UNC Baseball Clashes

Ahead of his first season in Chapel Hill, Bill Belichick has been frequenting Boshamer Stadium to support the UNC baseball program.

Other Sports

Underrated UNC Baseball Program Delivers Lopsided Postseason Statement

UNC baseball now sits just one win away from ensuring yet another trip to Omaha.

Basketball

Former UNC Basketball Standout Announces Next Career Move

Four decades after wrapping up his prolific UNC basketball career, Brad Daugherty is joining another broadcast team as an analyst.

Basketball

UNC Basketball One-And-Done Absent From Draft Combine Scrimmage Squads

Former UNC basketball wing Drake Powell is at the pre-draft event in Chicago but isn't participating in five-on-five action.

Basketball

Former UNC Basketball Guards Draw Starting Nods at G League Elite Camp

Two members of the 2020 UNC basketball recruiting haul are vying for the NBA's attention in Chicago.