University of North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina freshman standout Drake Powell has unveiled the plans for the future of his basketball career. Powell is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft following just one year in Chapel Hill, he announced through social media on Wednesday. "Tar Heel Nation, thank you for embracing and supporting me through the highs and lows of the past … [Read more...] about ‘Born and bred a Tar Heel’: UNC’s Drake Powell declares for 2025 NBA Draft

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WNCN) — North Carolina's Omarion Hampton will be taking his talents to the other side of the country as he elevates his game to the next level. The running back from Clayton was picked 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which this year is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hampton played at Cleveland High … [Read more...] about UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After two consecutive years playing in Thanksgiving tournaments on islands far from home — in the Bahamas for the 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis and in Hawai'i for the 2024 Maui Invitational — North Carolina men's basketball will be on the mainland for this year's holiday tournament, and their schedule is now set. The 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division … [Read more...] about UNC to play St. Bonaventure, Michigan State men’s basketball in 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The University of North Carolina football team reportedly aims to try its hand with the luck of the Irish to open the 2026 regular season. UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham made the announcement on Tuesday, moving its previously scheduled game with TCU overseas to Dublin, Ireland. "This is an outstanding opportunity for our … [Read more...] about North Carolina football to open 2026 season in Ireland

CHAPEL HILL, N.C (WNCN) — The first spring football practices under new North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick concluded Saturday, but at least a dozen players who were with the team last week have chosen not to remain in Chapel Hill. The spring 2025 transfer portal window opened Wednesday and will be open for 10 days, closing on April 25. The UNC football program … [Read more...] about These are the outgoing, incoming UNC football players in the spring transfer portal window