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Angelo Brizzi, a 6‑foot‑3 guard with a proven scoring record, has pledged to join the University of North Carolina, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a team reshaped by multiple transfers.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing scoring, defensive skill and free‑throw accuracy to the Tar Heels' backcourt.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing a proven scoring threat and defensive versatility to a team reshaping its backcourt.
The Atlanta Hawks selected Henri Veesaar with the 52nd pick, a move praised by president Onsi Saleh as a potential steal that adds size, shooting and playmaking to the roster.
After being passed over in the 2026 NBA Draft, Seth Trimble signed with the Washington Wizards and will compete in the Summer League, aiming to translate his college athleticism into professional impact.
North Carolina’s men’s basketball team will meet Illinois in Nashville on January 30, 2027, as part of the Nashville Hoops Showdown. The game offers a early‑season benchmark for both programs as they build toward the NCAA tournament.
The Tar Heels finished 2026 with a program‑record 54 victories, reached the CWS finals, and are shaping a roster that blends returning stars with impact transfers for the upcoming season.
Freshman forward Caleb Wilson was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth overall pick, capping a collegiate season that saw him dominate the Tar Heels with impressive stats and earn All‑American honors.
North Carolina standout Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, capping a historic freshman season that saw him set multiple scoring records and earn All‑American honors.
The final game of the 2026 College World Series ended in a 13‑2 defeat for North Carolina, with Coach Scott Forbes and his players grappling with the pain of a near‑miss and the close of an era.
The Tar Heels' thirteenth College World Series appearance concluded with a 13‑2 defeat to Oklahoma, sparking emotional farewells and a coach's promise to return.
The Tar Heels lost 13‑2 to Oklahoma in the final game of the 2026 College World Series, ending a 66‑year quest for a championship.
The Tar Heels' championship hopes were dashed by a late surge from the Sooners, who capitalized on a series of pitching missteps.
A single game on June 22 will determine the 2026 College World Series champion, featuring a pitching duel between North Carolina and Oklahoma.
The 2026 College World Series will conclude on Monday, June 22, with a high‑stakes showdown between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners, broadcast on ESPN and streamed on Fubo.
The Tar Heels and Oklahoma Sooners meet in Omaha on June 21 for a pivotal showdown that could decide the 2026 College World Series champion.
The first game of the best‑of‑three championship series is set for Saturday, June 20 at 3 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field, where UNC will rely on Jason DeCaro and Owen Hull, while Oklahoma counters with Cord Rager and Jaxon Willits.
North Carolina and Oklahoma, both unbeaten in the 2026 College World Series, meet Friday night in Game 1 of the finals, with ESPN broadcasting the matchup and StubHub listing tickets near $100.
Gavin Gallaher’s shift from third base to second base has sparked a defensive turnaround for North Carolina, earning a Gold Glove award and helping the Tar Heels reach the College World Series finals.
UNC sophomore Gavin Gallaher’s move from third base to second has vaulted him into the national defensive conversation, earning a Gold Glove and helping the Tar Heels reach the championship series against Oklahoma.
The 2026 College World Series finals pit North Carolina against Oklahoma in a best‑of‑three showdown, pitting the Tar Heels’ elite pitching and defensive pedigree against the Sooners’ unseeded momentum and power surge.
The Tar Heels, riding a 12‑game hitting streak and a top‑10 ERA, open the 2026 College World Series final against Oklahoma on June 20, aiming to end a 19‑year title drought.
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a historic 12‑7 victory over West Virginia in the 2026 College World Series, establishing a new offensive benchmark and securing a spot in the championship series for the first time in 19 years.
UNC’s record‑breaking 12‑run victory over West Virginia propels the Tar Heels into the CWS finals, showcasing a potent offense that could end a 19‑year championship drought.