Daniel Wei is a 2023-24 assistant sports editor at The Daily Tar Heel. He has previously served as a senior writer. Daniel is a junior pursuing a double major in business administration and economics.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors announce that Belmont guard Cade Tyson will join Tar Heels next season. The group also recaps an eventful semester for UNC Athletics. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Wei on this episode of Hark the Pod.
The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 16.2 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Bruins last season, shooting 46.5 percent from three — ranking second nationally — on 5.5 attempts per game.
Appearing in just eight games for UNC after winning his eligibility from the NCAA, wide receiver Tez Walker caught 41 passes for 699 yards and seven touchdowns to earn third-team All-ACC accolades.
Cedric Gray was a first-team All-ACC pick and a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker, after leading UNC and finishing second in the ACC with 121 tackles in 2023.
UNC women's basketball Alyssa Ustby announced via Instagram on Friday evening that she will return for her fifth and final season.
Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye will pursue his professional career with the New England Patriots.
Ingram scored 20 points or more five times and grabbed at least 13 boards nine times.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Seth Trimble's decision to enter the transfer portal after his team's elimination in the Sweet 16. The group also reviews an emerging twist on baseball - Banana Ball! Senior Writer Grace Nugent joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace on this episode of Hark the Pod.
Known as the team's go-to sixth man, Trimble logged 17.1 minutes per game and was used as a spark off the bench.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's elimination from the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the men's basketball loss to Alabama, highlighting RJ Davis's uncharacteristic performance where he failed to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace on this episode of Hark the Pod.
The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with No. 25 Miami and discuss takeaways from the men's basketball team's media day and open practice.
Lead Syracuse football reporter for Syracuse.com Emily Leiker joins the pod to take a close look at the upcoming football game. Then, DTH senior writer Noah Monroe delivers a special women's soccer update. Finally, DTH senior writer Caroline Wills discusses her recent reporting on UNC tennis players and their struggles with NCAA rules that prevent them from collecting tournament prize money. Special guests Emily Leiker, Noah Monroe and Caroline Wills Video recording by McKenzie Bulris Video editing by Helen Wickett & McKenzie Bulris Audio recording & editing by Sierra Pfeifer Graphics by Carson Elm-Picard Music by Adrian Tillman
Join Shelby Swanson, Gwen Peace and Daniel Wei as they reflect on the first four weeks of the football season and discuss the UNC win against Pitt on Saturday. Senior writer and lead men's soccer writer, Brendan Lunga, also joins to deliver a special soccer report. Video recording by Keerthana Mariappan Video editing by William Kleinschmidt Audio recording & editing by Sierra Pfeifer Graphics by Carson Elm-Picard Music by Adrian Tillman
Sports editor Shelby Swanson and assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace discuss the UNC win again App State and running back Omarion Hampton's performance during the game. Hark The Pod can now be found on The Daily Tar Heel's YouTube page @thedailytarheel, if you want to watch while you listen.
