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Veteran guard Matt Able has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under head coach Michael Malone, bringing a 35.5% three‑point clip and 8.8 points per game to a revamped Tar Heels lineup.
The Baltimore native decided to return to college basketball rather than enter the professional ranks, citing a desire to develop further at the University of North Carolina.
After a standout showing at the NBA Draft Combine, Matt Able has withdrawn from the draft and committed to UNC, where he will play under head coach Michael Malone alongside a group of fresh faces.
A panel of voters ranks college football coaches across the Power Four conferences, highlighting the subjectivity of the list and profiling the lowest‑ranked and rising leaders.
A look at the key newcomers, the coaching context, and the players poised to shape North Carolina’s upcoming season.
The Tar Heels and Panthers collide in Charlotte, where seeding, fatigue and weather could shape the outcome before the NCAA regional begins.
The ACC Baseball Semifinals pit the 14th‑seeded Pitt Panthers against the UNC Tar Heels in a clash where momentum, fatigue and weather could decide the outcome.
After a 10‑4 win over Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina baseball team prepares for the ACC semifinals against Pitt, a squad that has rattled top seeds and is hungry for two more victories to lock an NCAA berth.
UNC Baseball defeated Virginia Tech 10-4 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, with Jake Schaffner contributing four RBI and Caden Glauber pitching 5 2/3 innings, highlighting the Tar Heels' strong defense and offense as they chase another title.
North Carolina’s baseball team defeated Virginia Tech 10‑4 in the ACC Championship quarterfinals, with key performances from Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Macon Winslow and Caden Glauber. The Tar Heels now await the semifinal opponent, scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.
North Carolina’s baseball team erased an early deficit to defeat Virginia Tech 10‑4, with clutch performances from Schaffner, Hull, Winslow and Gallaher, and a strong outing from freshman pitcher Glauber. The victory advances the Tar Heels to a semifinal against either Pitt or Florida State, where they aim for their tenth ACC tournament title and a chance at back‑to‑back championships.
The ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech is set for Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Truist Field, with UNC entering as the stronger team and a predicted 10‑4 outcome.
Florida State will meet Pitt on Friday, May 22, at 3 p.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina, with starter Wes Mendes on the mound and a broadcast on the ACC Network and ESPN+.
Friday night in Tallahassee, Florida State will open the ACC Tournament quarterfinals against Pitt, with ace Wes Mendes starting after a complete‑game performance. The Seminoles hope to capitalize on a prior 24‑10 home victory and advance to the semifinals.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason power rankings have been released, and the narrative is already taking shape. At the top of the list sits the University of Miami, a program that has ridden a wave of momentum into the 2026 campaign.
Florida State baseball will take on Pittsburgh on May 22 in Charlotte, aiming to extend its tournament run after a regular‑season sweep.
Matt Able’s breakout performances at the NBA Combine have lifted his draft stock, prompting speculation about his role at the University of North Carolina and the potential reshuffling of the team’s lineup.
The university announced Kelson's hire, pending board approval, highlighting his extensive coaching résumé and academic credentials.
Willem Kelson, a seasoned goalkeeper coach with a track record of developing top talent, is set to join Southeastern Louisiana University’s women’s soccer program pending board approval.
After a dominant regular season, Florida State enters the ACC Tournament as the third‑seeded team, set to face an unranked opponent in the quarterfinals.
Jarrell Chandler, a top‑ranked safety from Halls High School, chose Clemson over Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Miami and several other programs, bringing the Tigers' 2027 class to seven commitments.
NC State’s baseball team turned a turbulent week into a triumph, posting a 7‑2 victory over the nation’s second‑ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in the final game of their regular‑season series. The win, powered by key performances from Chris McHugh, Anderson Nance and others, secured the Wolfpack the No. 9 seed for the ACC Tournament and highlighted coach Elliot Avent’s uncertain future.
UNC baseball lost 7-2 to NC State, finishing 43-10-1 and securing the No. 2 seed for the ACC Tournament.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s baseball squad is set to close out its regular season with a three‑game showdown against NC State, a rivalry that could seal a historic campaign.