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UNC Lands Commitment From Andrew Platek

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2016 | UNC Sports

The UNC men’s basketball team landed a verbal commitment from Andrew Platek, a 6’4″ guard from Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts. Platek shared the news on Twitter on Monday afternoon. He wrote,...

UNC Baseball Assistant Scott Jackson Named Head Coach at Liberty

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 18, 2016 | UNC Sports

The home dugout at Boshamer Stadium is set to undergo the biggest facelift it’s had since 2008. For nearly a decade, the Diamond Heels’ coaching staff led by Mike Fox, Scott Jackson and Scott Forbes has been a...

UNC Student-Athletes Team Up with Habitat for Humanity for Efland Build

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

A group of UNC student-athletes traded their cleats for construction gear Saturday. Luke Ciocca is a junior at UNC. He’s also a soccer player. On Saturday, he added handy man to his résumé. “We’re mulching; we’re moving siding,”...

UNC Offensive Lineman John Ferranto Out for Season

Posted by Staff | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

Senior offensive lineman John Ferranto will miss the 2016 football season after tearing a left pectoral muscle during a Monday workout. Ferranto had surgery Wednesday to repair the injury, according to UNC Athletics. Dr. Alex...

Ryan Switzer on Watch List for Hornung Award

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

Over the last three seasons at Kenan Stadium, a buzz has taken over the crowd each time 5-foot-10 wide receiver and punt return specialist Ryan Switzer gets his hands on the ball. As he enters his senior year, it appears the...

NBA Free Agency: The Tar Heel Round-Up

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

UPDATED on Friday, July 15, 2016 The sports world was brought to its knees on the fourth of July when former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Golden State Warriors in...

Larry Fedora Nominated for Dodd Trophy

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

Can times be any better for Larry Fedora right now? The UNC head football coach coming off a school record 11-win season, ACC Coastal Division Championship and a brand new contract extension added another honor to his list last...

Jon Heck Selected as Candidate for Outland Trophy

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

With the departure of Landon Turner to the NFL, the UNC offensive line is in need of a new leader. Enter Jon Heck. A member of the All-ACC second team in 2015, Heck was recognized last week as one of 70 players to watch for this...

Doak Walker Award Names Hood to Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

The preseason honors continue to roll in for UNC junior tailback Elijah Hood. After being named a candidate for the Maxwell Award last week, the Charlotte native was announced Thursday as one of 78 players to watch for the Doak...

Tar Heels Finish Top 4 in Men’s and Women’s Capital One Cups

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

It was truly a special year for UNC athletics, as the Tar Heels wrapped up the 2015-16 season with a pair of top-four finishes in the Capital One Cup. When results were announced Monday for the competition–which measures...

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