North Carolina got a key returnee from the College World Series finalist team when Gavin Gallaher announced he'll return for his senior season, giving the Tar Heels a veteran presence, a clutch hitter and a Gold Glove at second base. The story link is in the replies.

Caleb Wilson puts on a show in what may be his final Summer League game, with 19 points and five blocks, on the same night Henri Veesaar had his best game of the summer, with 20 points. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

Hubert Davis is in Las Vegas to see eight of his former players play in the NBA Summer League. In one of his first public comments since #UNC fired him, he talks in an ESPN interview about why it’s important to be there and what impresses him about Caleb Wilson. Link in replies.

RJ Davis has his best game of the Summer League ahead of Caleb Wilson’s big second game on Monday against No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson. Drake Powell's shooting struggles continued over the weekend. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

Two more Tar Heels were picked on the second day of the MLB Draft after an impressive first day with four picked in the first three rounds. The surprise of who didn’t get picked will likely give #UNC three talented senior infielders next season. Story link in replies.

Jerry Wilson: the cut from a USA roster in 2024 “sparked the fire.” Read about (and watch) a Bulls’ video that traces his son, Caleb Wilson, from the NBA Combine to the NBA Summer League, and see how disappointment turned into a plan, not a vendetta. Story link in replies. #UNC

Right-handed pitcher Ryan Lynch became the fourth #UNC player to be selected in the MLB Draft when the San Diego Padres picked the right-hander in the third round. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked junior right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 pick in the third round after an outstanding All-ACC First Team season at #UNC. The story link is in the replies.

The Boston Red Sox selected their second Tar Heel in the MLB Draft on Saturday, making outfielder Owen Hull the No. 67 overall pick after taking shortstop Jake Schaffner in the first round. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

#UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner goes much earlier than projections, as the Boston Red Sox select him in the first round of the MLB Draft as the No. 20 overall pick. The story link is in the replies.

There was no rust from the long layoff between games for Caleb Wilson, who broke the NBA Summer League record for a debut with 35 points, outplaying former Duke star Cameron Boozer in his Bulls’ loss to the Grizzlies. Story link in replies. #UNC

Ahead of Caleb Wilson’s Summer League debut on Friday night, Henri Veesaar had his best game of the Summer League as his Hawks beat the Spurs, with RJ Davis putting up solid numbers. Seth Trimble’s debut was part of a high-profile clash. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

It looked like the rookie WNBA season might be over for former #UNC star guard Indya Nivar when the Atlanta Dream waived her on Tuesday, but the team has re-signed her to a developmental contract. The story link is in the replies.

Pasta, practice and hustle: Alyssa Ustby navigated grocery‑store Google Translate challenges but had a breakout season in Italy. Now she’s headed to the EuroLeague. Get inside her rookie season, which included laughs about learning Italian curse words. Link in the replies. #UNC

On Episode 2 of the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” Alyssa Ustby, one of the most decorated players in #UNC women’s program, joined us to talk about her career, being underestimated, adapting to a season in Italy, those challenges and what’s ahead for her. The link is in replies.

Ahead of his Summer League debut, Caleb Wilson threw out his third ceremonial first pitch, this one at a White Sox game on a night when Henri Veesaar got his first start in three Summer League games and had his best showing. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

One from the archives from when I was a copy editor and designer at the Daily Press in Newport News.

While RJ Davis was solid with 18 points playing against his former team, Drake Powell and Henri Veesaar had tough shooting nights at the NBA Summer League. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

Right-handed pitcher Liam Radke “loved everything” about #UNC and committed two days after his visit last week. Inside his path from being a TCU commitment to a future Tar Heel, and what the Las Vegas prep star said the big selling points were. Story link in replies.

It was a mixed bag for four Tar Heels with Summer League games on Saturday. Cormac Ryan had a solid game in a Bucks win Pete Nance didn’t play in, but Henri Veesaar had a quiet pro debut, and Drake Powell had a tough shooting day. Story link in replies. #UNC

Tar Heel Tribune covered many memorable #UNC victories in several states during the past school year, but here are the top 10. The story link is in the replies.

RJ Davis, one of seven Tar Heels in the Summer League, nearly hit a last-second game-winner after scoring 15 points and leading his Spurs with a +16. Find out more about him, the other #UNC players who are playing and when and where you can see them. Story link in replies.

Talented young pitchers keep picking #UNC, and that continued on Friday when Class of 2027 right-hander Liam Radke of Las Vegas, who previously had commited to TCU, commited to the Tar Heels. The story link is in the replies.

After playing his rookie season on a two-way contract in Portland, Caleb Love will get another chance to prove himself with a two-way deal in Philadelphia. The story link is in the replies.

Strange, but true: One day at a pickup game, Brad Daugherty suggested in profane terms that Michael Norwood lay out a driving Michael Jordan. Read about that and many other stories from Norwood in the debut “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” episode. Story link in replies. 1/2

Video: Watch Episode 1 of the Tar Heel Tribune Podcast. Enjoy some good Dean Smith & Michael Jordan stories from guest Michael Norwood, talking about how #UNC is shaping up, impressions of Michael Malone and the pain felt with the decision on Hubert Davis. Link in replies.

#UNC filled out its first roster under Coach Michael Malone when former Buffalo and Villanova guard Angelo Brizzi committed, giving the Tar Heels a veteran backcourt player. Story link in comments. 1/2

#UNC is among the final six schools under consideration for Darius Wabbington, a 6–11 four-star Arizona prep star who is one of the top centers in the Class of 2027. Read more about what he could bring the Tar Heels. The story link is in the replies. 1/2

Eleven #UNC players made the All-ACC Academic Baseball Team, which requires a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average during one’s academic career.

The honors keep piling up for right-hander Caden Glauber after a sensational debut college season. The latest is D1 Baseball naming him its national Freshman of the Year. The story link is in the replies. 1/2