CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A matchup between two of the most successful men's college basketball programs in NCAA history — and one that's sure to have Roy Williams sitting in the stands — highlights the North Carolina men's basketball team's non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. UNC is set for a trip to Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 8 to face the Kansas Jayhawks. It wil … [Read more...] about UNC men’s basketball 2024-25 non-conference schedule includes Maui Invitational, matchups against Kansas, Alabama
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UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After 50 years in college athletics, more than half of which were with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Larry Gallo is retiring at the end of August. Gallo, 73, came to Chapel Hill in 1997 after two and a half years as the director of athletics at Indiana State. He spent the last 27 years of his career as a senior and e … [Read more...] about UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
Vance Honeycutt, UNC baseball’s home run leader, picked 22nd by Baltimore Orioles in 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, T.X. (WNCN) — North Carolina baseball's all-time home run leader will be taking his speed and clutch hitting to a new organization. On Sunday, UNC center fielder Vance Honeycutt was taken by the Baltimore Orioles with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. He's the first Tar Heel to be picked in the first round since 2020 when Aaron Sabato … [Read more...] about Vance Honeycutt, UNC baseball’s home run leader, picked 22nd by Baltimore Orioles in 2024 MLB Draft
UNC graduate Gregg Berhalter out as U.S. men’s soccer coach, organization confirms
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Former University of North Carolina men's soccer player Gregg Berhalter is out of the job as head coach of the U.S. men's national team. Berhalter was fired as the USMNT head coach following the team's stunning early departure from the 2024 Copa America last week, according to a report from The Associated Press. U.S. Soccer confirmed the a … [Read more...] about UNC graduate Gregg Berhalter out as U.S. men’s soccer coach, organization confirms
Harrison Ingram becomes first UNC player selected in NBA Draft since 2021
NEW YORK (WNCN) – The first and only North Carolina player is off the board at the 2024 NBA Draft. Former UNC forward Harrison Ingram was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 48 overall pick on Thursday. Ingram, an All-ACC third-team selection this past season, started every game but one for the Tar Heels after transferring from Stanford. Former Duke b … [Read more...] about Harrison Ingram becomes first UNC player selected in NBA Draft since 2021