Stroman On Sports: UNC Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Despite the reported news of UNC men’s basketball selecting its next head coach on Monday, freshman point guard Derek Dixon share he plans to enter the transfer portal when possible on Tuesday. Dixon made the announcement on social media just a few hours after reports leaked of Carolina Athletics planning to hire former Denver Nuggets […]

According to reports from ESPN and Inside Carolina, UNC intends to hire former NBA head coach Michael Malone, who led the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship, to the same position in Chapel Hill. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news Monday afternoon shortly before 2 p.m., with Inside Carolina confirming similar reports minutes later. […]

The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal will open Tuesday, April 7, the day after the national championship game. Following UNC head coach Hubert Davis’ dismissal on March 24, several Tar Heels are expected to enter their names into the portal and pursue other opportunities. Here’s a list of which players have either made announcements or […]

UNC chancellor Lee Roberts and athletic director Bubba Cunningham released a joint statement Monday morning in response to a recent executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics. The executive order, signed Friday, contained several stipulations, including “clear, consistent, and fair eligibility limits.” Below is the full […]

Thanks to the very strong foundation at UNC, coaches don’t need to be talked into the idea that they can win there.

UNC guard Isaiah Denis, who spent his freshman season as part of the 2025-26 Tar Heels, announced Sunday he will be entering the transfer portal when it opens Tuesday, April 7. Denis made the announcement on his Instagram page. View this post on Instagram Denis arrived at Chapel Hill as a four-star prospect from Davidson […]

No. 2 UNC earned another ranked win Saturday in a heavyweight clash vs. No. 3 Syracuse, beating the Orange 14-9 at Dorrance Field. 🗣️ HEELS WIN#GoHeels x @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/KVdR277PVR — UNC Men's Lacrosse (@UNCMensLacrosse) April 4, 2026 UNC took a 1-0 lead inside a minute off an opening goal from Dominic Pietramala, but fell behind […]

The Diamond Heels rebounded from a series-opening loss Thursday night and a 7-3 deficit in the rubber match Saturday to take two of three games from No. 22 Boston College at Boshamer Stadium during the weekend. Thursday’s opener saw Carolina go in front with a run in the second inning against Eagles ace A.J. Colarusso, […]

UNC used a lopsided first half and seven goals from a red-hot Chloe Humphrey to roll past No. 25 Virginia 19-4 in Charlottesville Friday afternoon. Road Dub 👐 The Heels stay perfect in ACC play with a dominant win at UVA!#GoHeels x @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/5h0LTwIy7v — UNC Women's Lacrosse (@uncwlax) April 3, 2026 Humphrey’s productive day […]

Taliyah Henderson, who spent her freshman season with UNC, has announced her intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens Monday, April 6. Henderson made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/yQoYiWcE8a — Taliyah Henderson (@taliyah_hend3) April 2, 2026 Henderson was rated as a five-star recruit and the No. 27 overall player in […]