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UNC coach Hubert Davis traveled to Las Vegas to watch Caleb Wilson and eight former Tar Heels in the NBA Summer League, stressing the importance of relationships with players and praising Wilson’s work ethic and character as he pursues a pro career.
Five-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies to the 2026 class and commits to Texas, accelerating his college debut and potentially altering UNC’s 2027 plans as the Longhorns add a top-10 prospect to a rising roster.
Atlanta Hawks selected UNC transfer Henri Veesaar with the 52nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, after a breakout season at North Carolina (17.0 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 42.6% 3PT, 60% FG) that included a 28-point, 17-rebound performance in the ACC Tournament and a 26-point, 10-rebound showing in the season finale.
Oklahoma blew past UNC 13-2 in Game 3 to capture the national title, as UNC starter Jackson Rose (2.2 IP) allowed six hits and three runs before fragile relief from Walker McDuffie and Caden Glauber; eight walks, three wild pitches and a hit batter helped OU sustain constant baserunners and score in all innings except the first and seventh. UNC mounted a late, mostly single-hit offense (nine singles) but couldn’t string hits together, and a second-inning rally was negated when Carter French was thrown out at third. Ryan Lynch’s injury earlier in the series further depleted UNC’s pitching plan, and umpire decisions drew scrutiny in a tough title-game environment. The Tar Heels conclude the season at 54 wins with another deep run and will reload for 2027.
J Batt explains that his nickname 'J' started in third grade to avoid confusion with two other Jasons, a moniker he kept through college at UNC where he was a goalkeeper on the 2001 national championship team, and into his professional career. He’s set to begin his Kentucky athletics leadership role on July 1 and says he plans to be highly visible and engage with fans across the Big Blue Nation.
In the bottom of the ninth at Boshamer Stadium, Carter French delivered a go-ahead infield hit off USC reliever Chase Herrell, moving Cooper Nicholson to third and driving in the decisive run to send North Carolina to the College World Series in Omaha—364 days after UNC's season ended at the same ballpark.
Jordon Hudson crowned Bill Belichick the WAG after her Cheer Extreme Code Black team won the International Open Coed Non-Tumbling division at the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida, continuing their high-profile, rumor-filled spotlight as Belichick supports Hudson at her competitions.
North Carolina has parted ways with five-star guard Dylan Mingo after a second official visit prompted by a coaching change, with new head coach Michael Malone making the call. Mingo, ranked No. 6 overall and the top point guard in his class, had committed to UNC earlier but did not sign during the spring period; the NCAA allows a second official visit after a coaching change. UNC’s 2024 class also includes Maximo Adams (who will stay committed) and Malloy Smith.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer says he understands and sympathizes with Hubert Davis after Davis was fired by North Carolina, noting the pressures and fragility of leading a storied program; Scheyer, who also followed a legendary coach at Duke, emphasizes the demanding nature of coaching as Duke eye s a return to the Final Four.
UNC begins a national coaching search after the Hubert Davis era, hiring Turnkey ZRG to screen candidates with Chad Chatlos assisting. The goal is to find the best coach, not limited to internal candidates, as Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark lead the process; Newmark is set to assume the top job July 1 while Cunningham moves to an advisory role, and a timeline for an official announcement remains undecided.
UNC fired Hubert Davis after five seasons and launched a high-profile coaching search for the 2026-27 season, listing candidates from both college and NBA ranks such as Scott Drew, Nate Oats, Jay Wright, Billy Donovan, Todd Golden, Dusty May, Jai Lucas, Brad Stevens, Mark Byington, T.J. Otzelberger, Kenny Smith, Tommy Lloyd, Mark Few, and Brad Underwood, with notes on each candidate’s current status (e.g., Oats’ buyout, Golden’s Title IX investigation outcome, and UNC ties for several others).
North Carolina has parted ways with Hubert Davis and will conduct a national search for its next head coach, eyeing elite candidates such as Tommy Lloyd, Billy Donovan, Dusty May, and T.J. Otzelberger. The process faces challenges including large buyouts, NIL costs, and UNC's funding constraints, and the school will use Turnkey ZRG to aid the search; two names reportedly not in consideration are Todd Golden and Nate Oats.
Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown publicly endorses UNC's Hubert Davis, praising his representation and leadership amid NIL-era challenges, noting the players' trust and the program's coaching lineage; Brown argues for continuity even as insiders say a coaching change is expected.
VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to upset UNC 82-78 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament. UNC squandered the late chances with free-throw misses and turnovers as VCU surged to shoot 62% in the second half. Terrence Hill poured in 34 for VCU, while Henri Veesaar tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds for UNC but two late OT free throws haunted him. UNC’s bench was outscored 42-7, and the Tar Heels set more difficult first-round NCAA history, with Seth Trimble likely playing his last game for Carolina; questions loom about the program’s direction after back-to-back early exits.
UNC collapsed in the second half against Duke, surrendering a 30-6 run after a competitive first half. The Tar Heels committed 14 turnovers and were dominated on the boards (Duke with 18 offensive rebounds to UNC's 5), leading Henri Veesaar to bluntly say they were outworked. With Caleb Wilson sidelined for the season, UNC faces a tougher path into the NCAA Tournament unless they address effort and rebounding."