Most “experts” thought that Seth Trimble deciding to leave UNC meant that RJ Davis was coming back but once Trimble rescinded the transfer portal declaration and chose to return to Carolina, the same experts said that probably meant Davis was leaving the Tar Heels. Also, Davis’ girlfriend entering the transfer portal furthered that speculation. Well, the conventional wisdom didn’t hold as both Davis and Trimble will be returning. The “let’s get the gang back and try again” mentality has led to speculation that Harrison Ingram may change his mind about turning pro and give it another year at Carolina in an effort to win a national championship and get more experience in order to move up in the NBA draft. Conventional wisdom hasn’t really held yet so don’t expect Ingram to return but if he did, UNC would immediately become a favorite to win the national championship next year. No matter who comes back, it takes a lot of good fortune to win a national championship but no doubt the team would be good. Please click here and here to learn more.
As a former teen athlete who wasn’t good enough to play past high school and junior high (depending on the sport), my dream was to play at the University of North Carolina. But after once again hearing a UNC basketball player (Harrison Ingram) leave school early to pursue their dream of playing in the NBA, it’s getting old. Where are the guys who dreamed of playing for Carolina? Or Duke? Or NC State? lol. For more on Harrison Ingram’s departure after one season at UNC, please click here.
On Saturday, and throughout the spring, Conner Harrell and Max Johnson have had similar opportunities to battle for the QB1 spot. But on the field, it’s hard for the two players to be any more different. One is a lefty, and the other is right-handed. One stays lower to the ground at around 6-feet tall, and the other stands over the line at 6-foot-5. One’s played in 30 career games, and the other has taken the field for five. Please click here for more.
Alex Madera and Colby Wilkerson provided a spark at the bottom of the order, combining for six hits, five RBIs, and seven runs, and No. 11 North Carolina defeated NC State 14-3 Saturday afternoon to become the first team to clinch a spot in the 2024 ACC Tournament. Please click here for more.
Former UNC Tar Heels pitcher Cooper Criswell signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox and stretched out as a starter in spring training. His stuff impressed during the spring, though he started the season with Triple-A Worcester to stay ready as a starter. His chance would come based on need, which may have come earlier than the Red Sox hoped. Please click here for more.
North Carolina is home to numerous players are who are expected to have their names called during draft weekend. Here’s a list of the former Friday night lights stars from the Tar Heel State that have a good chance of being drafted. Please click here for more.
The Diamond Heels and NC State played home run derby all night long in Raleigh on Thursday, but it was Wolfpack who got the last laugh with a walk-off home run by Brandon Butterworth in the bottom of the ninth to take a 9-8 victory in the first of a three-game series. Please click here for more.
The Wolfpack picked up a very good commit in Dontrez Styles. Styles was four stars coming out of HS and spent his first two seasons at UNC, before transferring last season to Georgetown. Coach Keatts was heavily recruiting him both from HS and last season before he chose Georgetown. Please click here for more.
North Carolina quarterback Tad Hudson has entered the transfer portal. Hudson is a former 4-star who did not record a stat in his freshman season. He sat behind Drake Maye and Conner Harrell. Out of high school, Hudson was thought to be next in line behind those two. However, Maye departed UNC for the NFL draft, and the Tar Heels brought in Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson to compete with Harrell. Please click here for more.
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