Heel Tough Blog

06/02/2026

The Tar Heels are set to welcome a 2027 3✮ cornerback to campus for an official visit later today. We break down where things sit with him heading in.

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After hosting a big weekend of official visits in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels will turn their attention to their lone midweek visitor that will be on campus over the next few days. Here’s a look at where the recruitment of that target stands heading into the week.Toss Up:3✮ CB Joshua Vilmael- Wil...

06/02/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony breaks down the commitment of Lauifi Tosi to the Tar Heels, discusses the notes coming out from around the first official visit weekend and preview what the midweek holds in terms of 2027 official visitors.

06/01/2026

Earlier this morning, the Tar Heels picked up a commitment along the offensive line following a big official visit weekend. We discuss the commitment and break down the film for the team’s first offensive line addition in 2027.

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After a big weekend of official visits, Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi landed a commitment early on Monday morning in the form of an interior offensive lineman who was part of the group that was on campus. As first reported by Inside Carolina, 2027 3✮ IOL Lauifi Tosi has committed to UNC foll...

05/30/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony react and break down the commitment of Greece's Alexandros Samodurov to Michael Malone, and the North Carolina program, they go over the ACC opponents for the 2026-27 season, & more

05/30/2026

After rumors surfaced a few weeks ago regarding a possible commitment, Greece's Alexandros Samodurov officially committed to play for Michael Malone and the North Carolina Basketball program in 2026-27, rounding out UNC's revamped frontcourt

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After withdrawing from the NBA Draft late on Thursday night or early Friday morning, Greece’s Alexandros Samodurov has officially committed to Michael Malone and the UNC Basketball program, becoming the second international prospect to commit to Malone since he was hired back in April. Samodurov i...

05/30/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh react to Taron Dickens not enrolling with the Tar Heels and reentering the portal and discuss just how hot Bill Belichick's seat is heading into this season.

05/30/2026

The Tar Heels welcomed their first group of official visitors to Chapel Hill on Friday. Find out who is on campus and where their recruitments stand heading into the visit.

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Today is arrival day for the first group of official visitors in the 2027 class that will be on campus this summer. With that, we’re here to prepare you for the weekend with a look at where the Tar Heels stand with each guy who will be on campus.Committed3✮ S Chuck Roberts- IMG Academy (Mission ...

05/29/2026

BREAKING: Transfer quarterback Taron Dickens is no longer set to enroll at UNC. We give you what we know and tell you what how much concern there should be about the quarterback position.

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The quarterback battle for the Tar Heels is one of the big storylines of the offseason and on Friday morning, there was some important news surrounding it that became public.As first reported by Inside Carolina, Western Carolina quarterback transfer Taron Dickens will no longer attend UNC this fall....

05/29/2026

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh sit down with Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 to discuss some of the biggest storylines around Tar Heel football entering the summer.

05/28/2026

Earlier today, the ACC revealed the 2026-27 opponents for each program in the league for the upcoming basketball season. Find out which schools UNC will play home & away, & which programs Carolina will only play at home & only play on the road

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As the Tar Heels are still working to complete their non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, the ACC league office dropped the opponents for the upcoming ACC slate, with dates and times to be announced at a later time. As a reminder, the league moved back to an 18-game slate as of last seaso...