Jackson Blake, a North Dakota rookie, seems to be the type of player that Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour looks for within his system. What makes him lethal is his passing ability and what he can do with the puck on his stick. He has become an elite versatile playmaker who has tremendous puck-handling abilities and a high hockey IQ. Please click here for more.
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4-Star Prospect Derek Dixon Commits to UNC Men’s Basketball
Derek Dixon, who is rated as a four-star prospect in the recruiting class of 2025, announced his commitment to Hubert Davis and the UNC men’s basketball program on Friday. Please click here for more.
Former Duke Basketball Target Commits to Upstart ACC Staff
Jalen Haralson, one of Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer’s earliest targets on the 2025 trail, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Wednesday evening. Please click here for more.
Joe Wolf, Who Played for North Carolina and 7 NBA Teams, Dies at 59
Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, has died. Wolf mostly recently was an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd — the Bucks’ G League affiliate. Please click here for more.
The oft-injured LeMelo Ball makes more money than any Hornet player in history
The Charlotte Hornets’ LeMelo Ball is entering the first year of his massive contract extension, and he will be paid $35.1 million for the 2024-25 NBA season. He has five seasons on his contract that will pay him over $200 million. Please click here for more.
10 Best Basketball Players that Transferred from North Carolina
While not many players transferred into North Carolina before the portal era, plenty have left over past decades. Competition for playing time with so much talent on rosters will lead to lead to some departures. Most of the players that left UNC did so because of playing time, and others were at a point where it was best for all involved that they find a new school. Please click here for more.
Jordan Brand Launches Jayson Tatum’s 3rd Signature Shoe
Building on the former Duke player Jayson Tatum’s successs with the Boston Celtics, Jordan Brand is officially launching Tatum’s third signature basketball shoe. The Jordan Tatum 3 has all the features fit for a champion while delivering unmatched style and continuing the Tatum series’ reign as the lightest in the Jordan Brand basketball collection. Please click here for more.
Five-star guard Mullins eliminates Duke, has UNC in his final three
Five-star Class of 2025 shooting guard Braylon Mullins, who visited North Carolina two weekends ago, has the Tar Heels included among the final three schools he’s considering. Mullins cut Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan, leaving only UNC, Indiana and two-time reigning national champion UConn on his list. Please click here for more.
North Carolina at Duke odds: Early point spread released, How to Watch
Bragging rights will be at stake in Week 5 as North Carolina and Duke are set to face off in a rivalry game in Durham. These are two schools typically known for their basketball prowess, but the football matchup has proven equally exciting in recent years. According to FanDuel, the Blue Devils enter as 3.5-point favorites in the contest. Please click here for more.
Andy Dalton’s big day leads Panthers to 36-22 victory over Raiders
The Panthers had looked listless throughout their first two games, scoring just 13 total points in blowout losses to the Saints and Chargers. But after benching 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young for Andy Dalton, Carolina was the one coming away with a blowout victory. Please click here for more.