UNC Football Injury Report: Two Starters Doubtful vs. Pitt, Several Others Questionable

UNC defensive lineman Jaylen Harvey and offensive tackle Jordan Hall were both listed as doubtful on the Tar Heels’ Friday availability report, released in accordance with ACC policy. In addition to Harvey and Hall, starters Isaiah Johnson, Jordan Shipp and Leroy Jackson were all listed as questionable. Meanwhile, Peyton Waters was upgraded to probable. (TarHeel247)

Navy Squad Hangs On For A 5-4 Win In Game II Of UNC Fall World Series Friday

The Navy squad took a 5-1 lead into the seventh and final inning before holding for a 5-4 win in Game II of the Fall World Series on Friday. CJ Egrie made the defensive play of the game, leaping high to rob Erik Paulsen of a home run to right-center. Navy picked up the winning run on Davis Baker's run-scoring double to right for a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball To Open Preseason vs. USC In Greensboro Friday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball will play what is believed to be its earliest preseason game in history when it meets Southern California on Friday at 7 p.m. in Greensboro. The Tar Heels and Trojans will tipoff just after 7 p.m. at First Horizon Coliseum. The game, which will be coach Michael Malone's first appearance on the sideline for UNC, will air on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Issues Statement on Protect College Sports Act

UNC issued a statement on the Protect College Sports Act Friday, saying it supported the bill’s potential passage and called it "critical to the future and stability of college athletics." However, the statement goes on to say the school has made a request for "one targeted amendment." "Supporting the bill and seeking to improve it are not in conflict." (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina vs. USC Basketball Exhibition - What To Watch

Here’s what to watch for Friday as UNC Basketball takes the court against USC for the first time under coach Michael Malone. Minutes at the 5: Cameron Fens won’t play tonight, as he’s still seeking eligibility for a 5th season. That lightens UNC's frontcourt depth to include just Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, Jarin Stevenson, and Cade Bennerman. (Heel Tough Blog)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Pitt Preview, Notre Dame Recap

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network to recap the meeting with Notre Dame, preview this week's matchup at Pitt, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Audio: Previewing UNC vs. Pitt (and UNC Basketball) with Jones Angell

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell previews Saturday’s Tar Heel football game at Pitt – as well as Friday’s preseason basketball exhibition. UNC football is riding a two-game losing streak and the Panthers will be yet another difficult opponent, but the Heels are also seeing noticeable improvement every week: will that translate into a win this weekend? (Chapelboro.com)

Michael Malone says Sayon Keita quickly adapting, thriving ‘remarkable’

Sayon Keita arrived in Chapel Hill in August, the weekend before classes started. That evening, UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his staff walked the 7-foot freshman into his dorm, and Malone said the campus was buzzing. “There’s a buzz in the air in Chapel Hill,” Malone said on Wednesday. "Great time to be an 18-year-old student at Carolina." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone's UNC Basketball Debut Is Here

UNC Basketball launches the Michael Malone era with a preseason showdown against the USC Trojans. Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss the intensity surrounding this first look, starting five predictions, backcourt dynamics, and the impact of Cameron Fens’ eligibility status. (View Video)

What to watch for in UNC vs. USC Basketball exhibition

In Friday's exhibition vs. USC, North Carolina will play its first "starting lineup," but those aren't necessarily the starters you'll see going forward. With a UNC-heavy crowd in Greensboro, there's a strong chance Isaiah Denis, Jarin Stevenson, and Jaydon Young see extensive playing time. Michael Malone will also test Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov. (USA Today)

UNC Basketball Film Room: How Michael Malone Uses Post Players

When it comes to frontcourt players, Michael Malone was spoiled as an NBA coach. For most of his career, he was fortunate enough to trot out lineups with talented power forwards and centers. Few coaches have the opportunity to coach an all-time great in three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Let’s dive into how Malone used his frontcourt players in the NBA. (UNC Film Room)

UNC vs. USC Basketball Preview: Exhibition Marks Dawn of Michael Malone Era

After finishing 12th in the Big Ten last season, Eric Musselman is entering his third season at the helm for the Trojans. USC finished outside the top-50 in KenPom both years of Musselman’s tenure. The Trojans welcome back guard Rodney Rice, wing Alijah Arenas, and forward Jacob Cofie. Rice and Arenas missed significant time last season with injury. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football at Pittsburgh

Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley discuss Pitt's perfect start, UNC's opportunities Saturday after a solid performance against Notre Dame, vulnerabilities of the Pitt defense, and how Bobby Petrino, Billy Edwards, and the Tar Heel offense can take advantage. (View Video)

How UNC Basketball, Michael Malone Are Approaching Exhibition Games

Neo Avdalas knows Friday's game against USC is just an exhibition. He knows the final score won't elicit a No. 1 in their record, win or loss. Still, one thing is clear: UNC doesn't want to make its one-hour bus ride back to campus with a bad taste in its mouth. "We want to go in there and win; that's most important," Avdalas said. "You play every game to win." (TarHeel247)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC preview, Football preview, Charles Scott & Greg Smith join

UNC Basketball begins exhibition play tonight against USC in Greensboro. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the action (4:19). Tar Heel Football has a chance for a statement win on the road against No. 25 Pitt (16:08). Tar Heel Basketball legend Charles Scott joins (27:59), as does Carolina Football safety Greg Smith (40:39). (Listen To Podcast)

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