University of North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The University of North Carolina and director of athletics Bubba Cunningham agreed to a new deal that will keep him in Chapel Hill for the next four years, but under a new title. Cunningham, who’s guided the Tar Heels to 24 national championships while transforming athletic facilities on campus and navigating the university through significant … [Read more...] about UNC reveals succession plan with athletic director Bubba Cunningham set to step down in 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The Tar Heels have released their schedule for non-conference games this basketball season and fans have something to be excited about for upcoming home games. The University of North Carolina will face the University of Kansas for the first time ever at the Dean E. Smith Center after their season opener against Central Arkansas. This will be the … [Read more...] about UNC basketball non-conference schedule released for 2025-26 season

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WNCN) — North Carolina freshman Drake Powell was selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6'6" wing from Northwood High School in Pittsboro was picked at No. 22 by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Brooklyn Nets. In his lone season in Chapel Hill, Powell was sixth on the Tar Heels in scoring, averaging 7.4 points per game. But his real … [Read more...] about UNC’s Drake Powell picked No. 22 in 2025 NBA Draft

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Student-athletes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will begin to receive their share of $20.5 million from a federal settlement in July, officials said Monday. The $20.5 million was made available through the House v. NCAA settlement, which was approved on June 6. Through the settlement, schools are permitted to share revenue with … [Read more...] about UNC student-athletes to receive share of $20.5 million from NCAA settlement: Officials