University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Men's Lacrosse Roster

Jersey Number 28
Caden Whaling
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Rye, N.Y.
- High School:
- Rye
Three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2024, 2025)
2025 (Junior): Appeared in five games during the 2025 campaign • Recorded a shot attempt in the victory over Hofstra (March 8)
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games during the 2024 season • Made season debut in the victory over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Saw time in three ACC games • Recorded a shot against Wagner (March 12) • Earned a spot on the All-ACC Academic Team • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2023 (Freshman): Saw action in six games during his freshman campaign • Made collegiate debut in the win over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Scored three goals on the year, with his first career goal coming against Mercer (Feb. 10) • Dished out first collegiate assist against Providence (March 25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Prep: Attended Rye High School, where he played four years for coach Steve Lennon • A two-time All-American, and First Team All-State performer. • A three-time Section One Champion • Hold's Rye High School's record for career points scored • Named a team captain twice during prep career • Also played football in high school, earning First Team All-State honors on the gridiron.
Personal: Caden Whaling is the son of Mark and Carolyn Whaling • Born February 19 in New York City, N.Y. • Has two siblings, Lilly and Beau • Father, Mark, played lacrosse and football at Princeton • Mother, Carolyn, played lacrosse at Virginia • Plans to major in business.
2025 (Junior): Appeared in five games during the 2025 campaign • Recorded a shot attempt in the victory over Hofstra (March 8)
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games during the 2024 season • Made season debut in the victory over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Saw time in three ACC games • Recorded a shot against Wagner (March 12) • Earned a spot on the All-ACC Academic Team • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2023 (Freshman): Saw action in six games during his freshman campaign • Made collegiate debut in the win over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Scored three goals on the year, with his first career goal coming against Mercer (Feb. 10) • Dished out first collegiate assist against Providence (March 25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Prep: Attended Rye High School, where he played four years for coach Steve Lennon • A two-time All-American, and First Team All-State performer. • A three-time Section One Champion • Hold's Rye High School's record for career points scored • Named a team captain twice during prep career • Also played football in high school, earning First Team All-State honors on the gridiron.
Personal: Caden Whaling is the son of Mark and Carolyn Whaling • Born February 19 in New York City, N.Y. • Has two siblings, Lilly and Beau • Father, Mark, played lacrosse and football at Princeton • Mother, Carolyn, played lacrosse at Virginia • Plans to major in business.
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