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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former UNC basketball star records double-double in NBA Summer League action
The NBA Summer League featured a UNC highlight reel during Monday action. Huge game from Harrison 😤 When you look back at the 2023-2024 UNC basketball season, who's the most impactful player that comes to your mind from that team? Is it Armando Bacot? RJ Davis? Cormac Ryan? What about Harrison Ingram? A 6'7" junior forward who could play anywhere on the floor, Ingram brought a rare versatility to Chapel Hill that college basketball programs are lucky to find. Ingram averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and one steal per game during his lone season at North Carolina, earning Third Team All-ACC Honors. Just three months after the Tar Heels' once-promising year fell flat against Alabama in the Sweet 16, Ingram heard his name called in the 2024 NBA Draft. Ingram played five games with the San Antonio Spurs last season, but spent most of his time with the G League's Austin Spurs. Now playing Summer League basketball in Las Vegas, Ingram is trying to convince San Antonio for an NBA call-up. If Ingram's recent success is any indicator of making the Spurs' NBA roster, he's on the right track. Ingram recorded a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double during San Antonio's 93-91 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Ingram will get a chance to build on Monday's strong performance this Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. against the Charlotte Hornets. With the Spurs currently 3-0, Ingram has a strong chance to compete for an NBA Summer League Championship. There's another former Tar Heel currently on San Antonio's roster: Harrison Barnes. The Spurs have a very young team, headlined by Victor Wembanyama, giving Ingram a great pathway to earn minutes. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2026 Recruit says UNC basketball program amongst five schools with most interest
Can UNC address its glaring need at wing with this highly-touted, class of 2026 recruit? The North Carolina Tar Heels continue making waves on the basketball recruiting trail this offseason, as top class of 2026 prospects are either setting visits – or including UNC amongst their final schools. North Carolina native Cole Cloer, who'll play his final season of high school basketball at IMG Academy, recently narrowed down his recruiting to include UNC in his final eight. Point guard Deron Rippey Jr., a Top-20 recruit, will visit Chapel Hill over Labor Day weekend. According to Tar Heel Times, North Carolina has 17 outstanding offers in its 2026 class. One of those 17 recruits, who would fill a massive need to UNC during the 2026-2027 college basketball season, recently gave some insight into his recruiting process. Cameron Holmes, a 5-star small forward from Millennium High School in Goodyear, Ariz., told 247Sports that North Carolina is amongst the top five schools recruiting him the hardest. Joining the Tar Heels on this list are Arizona, Gonzaga, Oregon and Texas. Holmes previously received an offer from UNC in September 2024. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Holmes is the class of 2026's 16th-ranked recruit nationally, fifth-ranked small forward, and third-ranked player from Arizona. With Luka Bogavac the only official wing listed on the Tar Heels' roster, there's another major future need at this position in Chapel Hill. Bogavac is 21, which is much older than the typical college freshman, but there are years of international pro experience under Bogavac's belt. Holmes is one of seven class of 2026 small forwards to hold a UNC offer. The others are Cloer, Qayden Samuels, Anthony Thompson, Tajh Ariza, Tyran Stokes and Bryson Howard. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
So Long, London or so long, Bill? Jordon Hudson's Taylor Swift lyrics post fuels rumors of split from Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson's mysterious Taylor Swift message ignites frenzy over Bill Belichick relationship status (Getty Images) Let's be honest—no one expected Bill Belichick to go from Super Bowl mastermind to the center of social media drama. But in 2025, that's exactly where he's landed—and it's not because of a quarterback controversy or game-day call. It's because of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and one very cryptic Instagram Story set to Taylor Swift 's So Long, London. Jordon Hudson drops Taylor Swift-laced post—Is her relationship with Belichick hitting rocky waters? Jordon Hudson, whose social media persona is just as curated as her jet-setting lifestyle, took to Instagram on July 13 with a moody window shot mid-flight over Bar Harbor, Maine. The soundtrack? Swift's most haunting bre'If Bill and I were to break up, would he co-write a song with Taylor Swift titled: 'buh-bah baa ha ba' ???' Jordon Hudson's Taylor Swift message fuels talk she's dumping Bill Belichick for good (Instagram/jordonhudson and Getty Images) She passed it off as an 'airplane thought,' but let's not pretend this is just some harmless joke. When you pair your relationship with a Taylor Swift breakup track, you're making a statement—even if it's buried in humor. And fans noticed. Quickly. This isn't the first time Jordon Hudson has raised eyebrows. From her awkward CBS interview where she dodged questions about her relationship, to her increasing public presence, it's clear she's no longer just 'Bill's girlfriend'—she's a media figure in her own right. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo But that spotlight comes with criticism, especially given their 48-year age gap and her sudden rise into tabloid relevance. Even inside UNC's football program, there's reportedly tension. According to insiders, some staff are quietly annoyed by the nonstop attention Hudson brings. What was supposed to be Belichick's quiet reinvention in college football has instead turned into a circus—and Paul Finebaum nailed it on First Take: 'Bill Belichick. Anybody heard of this guy? He's only the most famous NFL coach of all time this side of Vince Lombardi. But lately, he's played second fiddle to his girlfriend.' Ouch! Whether Jordon's post was sarcasm, a subtle cry for space, or a dramatic mid-air vibe check, it's hard to ignore the noise around their relationship. And with Taylor Swift's lyrics adding fuel to the gossip fire, it's clear Belichick's private life is now very public territory. So, can Coach B dial down the drama and focus on UNC's playbook? Or is this just what the second act of a football legend looks like in the age of Instagram and Swifties? Only time will tell. Also Read: Travis Kelce's priceless reaction after fan calls Taylor Swift the 'best girlfriend in the world' goes viral For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kane Kepley gets drafted in second round of 2025 MLB Draft
Kane Kepley gets drafted in the second round Kane Kepley only spent one season with the North Carolina Tar Heels but his performance in the leadoff spot helped him get drafted early during the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Kepley was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the draft at No. 56 overall, being the second Tar Heel to be drafted on Sunday night. He joins catcher Luke Stevenson who was taken by the Seattle Mariners. The 21-year-old Kepley is a North Carolina native who spent the first two years of his college career with the Liberty Flames before transferring to UNC. In his lone year with the Tar Heels, Kepley served as the team's leadoff man hitting .291/.451/.444 with 45 stolen bases over 61 games. With a smaller frame, he fit the leadoff role for UNC and hit just three home runs. With Kepley's selection, the slot value is at $1,680,000 for the pick. But it's expected the Cubs will go a little lower than that to help with the rest of their picks. Kepley is also the second ACC outfielder the Cubs have selected in this draft, taking Wake Forest's Ethan Conrad at No. 17 overall. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bill Belichick is 'playing second fiddle' to girlfriend Jordon Hudson at UNC as debut season fast approaches
Bill Belichick is continuing to 'play second fiddle' to his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson as he hurtles toward his first season in charge of North Carolina. The legendary NFL coach has endured an embarrassing start to life in college football, with Hudson repeatedly overshadowing him as he prepares to coach UNC. In various TV interviews and viral moments, the former cheerleader has taken center stage and many reports even claim that Belichick's family is 'worried' about him. Now, her impact has been laid bare by college football analyst Paul Finebaum, who appeared on ESPN's First Take this week. 'Also, there's Bill Belichick... anybody heard of this guy?' he said while previewing the ACC. 'He's only the most famous NFL coach of all-time this side of Vince Lombardi, but lately he's played second fiddle to his girlfriend. 'I can't believe I'm actually saying that, but I am!' . @finebaum 's top three CFB storylines ⬇️ 🤔 What's the pulse of the ACC with Clemson and UNC? 🍿 Will Georgia and Alabama bounce back? 😯 Is Arch Manning the best college QB since Tim Tebow? — First Take (@FirstTake) July 11, 2025 The pair's high-profile relationship is also causing a tidal wave of backlash from alumni, donors and even faculty at UNC, who believe the age-gap relationship is eclipsing Belichick's coaching debut - and tarnishing the school's reputation. While the headline-grabbing couple have drawn media attention since they went public in 2023, newly released emails obtained by the Daily Mail through a public records request expose the internal uproar over what critics are calling a 'disgrace' and a 'circus.' In one message from late April, a furious donor wrote: 'What a total embarrassment to UNC. I am withdrawing all my donations and future donations.' Another, from a faculty member, slammed the $10 million, five-year deal handed to Belichick despite his lack of college coaching experience, and questioned how the university could afford it. Perhaps the most eye-opening moment came back in April when Belichick was interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning about the release of his new book. Striking footage emerged of Hudson by Belichick's side on the field as he coached UNC In bizarre fashion, Hudson became the focus of the interview when she repeatedly derailed the interview and interrupted to shut down questions about how the pair met. There was further controversy over a report that UNC had banned Hudson from their football facility, after she was spotted on the field during a team practice session. That was later clarified by the team, who insisted they had not placed any ban on Hudson, nor planned to. In May, journalist Pablo Torre claimed that Hudson went out of her way to hijack a TV commercial that Belichick had been asked to do, specifically insisting that she was on screen in a bikini, in a bizarre bid to 'hard launch' their relationship. 'There was one famous story that was witnessed by, I am told, dozens of people, including freelance contractors who were hired to work on the set of a seven-figure scripted commercial,' he said on his podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out. 'What I am told by among the dozens of people that witnessed the shooting of this, is what happened that day on set was "highly unusual." 'Jordon Hudson, who was at the time a person they kind of heard about, but again this was last summer… had arrived on set and stated immediately pitching herself for a role that had not been discussed in this scripted seven-figure commercial shoot. That would also serve as "the hard launch" of their relationship.' Hudson's involvement with the 73-year-old coach has drawn controversy from the start Belichick's incessant off-field drama is the polar opposite to what he accepted from his players during his coaching run at the New England Patriots, which makes it all the more interesting. Constant headlines over the past year has sent media and fan interest through the roof as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the collegiate level, at home against TCU on September 1. Hudson and Belichick, who have a near-50 year age gap, first met in 2021 and went public with their relationship in 2024, though confusion still reigns over when exactly they began dating.
