The Latest Breaking News from the Tar Heels

What’s Next for North Carolina Basketball After Hiring Michael Malone

Building a staff at the college level will be a priority, as will retaining current players and recruiting the portal which opens Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

If North Carolina Doesn’t Land Billy Donovan, Is Blueblood Power Slipping?

If the Tar Heels, of all teams, end up well down their wish list for a coach, this could be the true sign of a new era in college sports.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Grading Every Men’s College Basketball Head Coaching Hire So Far

College basketball’s coaching carousel has slowed down as the world waits for North Carolina to make a hire. As the Tar Heels weigh their options, SI has grades for the biggest hires so far.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Hubert Davis’s Son Elijah Reacts to Firing With Cheeky Dig at UNC in Instagram Post

Elijah Davis didn’t seem to love seeing his dad Hubert Davis get fired by North Carolina.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

Ten North Carolina Men’s Basketball Coaching Candidates After Hubert Davis’s Departure

This has a case to be the best job in college hoops, so the Tar Heels will swing big with some well-known names and established coaches.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

With Hubert Davis Out, North Carolina Must Finally Move Beyond the Dean Smith Tree

After 65 years of continuity and five Dean Disciples, the Tar Heels will start a new era with a host of A-list outside candidates from which to choose.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

ACC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The ACC hasn’t gotten off to the best start in the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

Tar Heels’ March Madness Meltdown Caps a Colossal Year of Failure for Carolina Way

A 19-point lead vanished as the Tar Heels unraveled late, capping a season that fell far short of towering expectations.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

The Biggest Comeback in Every Round of the NCAA Men's Tournament

VCU made history against North Carolina Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20