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Caleb Wilson earns first-team NBA All-Summer League honor

Caleb Wilson capped off standout play in Las Vegas by earning a spot on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. The Chicago Bulls forward, who left UNC after one season and was selected fourth in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together one of the most talked-about runs this month. He finished his four-game slate averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones from Tar Heel 247 joins host Brit Whitmire and publisher R.L. Bynum to discuss the latest developments in UNC sports, including the hiring of athletic director Steve Newark and basketball coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels' football season outlook, and more. (View Video)

In The End, Michael Malone Had Carolina On His Mind

Michael Malone was the first phone call that Steve Newmark made when looking for UNC's next basketball coach after the school parted ways with Hubert Davis in March. Malone was the only unemployed coach that Carolina had on its radar. But he also checked so many of UNC's boxes. "He knows everything about Carolina Basketball," said Newmark. (TarHeel247)

Sayon Keita brings defensive upside to UNC, but when will he arrive in Chapel Hill?

Sayon Keita, the 6-foot-11 center from Mali, arrives at UNC after developing overseas, including time in FC Barcelona's system. Before Keita can begin his freshman season, however, he first has to make it to Chapel Hill. While the school has not announced a timetable for his arrival, a source indicated that Keita is expected to arrive some time in August. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Malloy Smith

Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith and brother of K.J. Smith, joins Isaac Schade to share his perspective on carrying the Smith name, adapting to Coach Michael Malone’s leadership, his vision for the Tar Heels' future, and more. (View Video)

Steve Newmark Reflects on the Difficulty of Moving on from Hubert Davis

"The most difficult thing an athletic director has to do is when is when you feel like you need to make a change," Steve Newmark said. "It was tough, and we agonized over it. And Hubert is as good a person as you're going to meet. He cares for his players as much as anybody that I've ever seen. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into this program." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Has Become a Cornerstone for UNC Basketball

Six days after Michael Malone was hired and after meeting with the new coach, Jarin Stevenson announced he was staying home with the Tar Heels for his senior season, giving Malone an experienced piece in his frontcourt. Stevenson, whose family resides in Chapel Hill, played high school basketball at Seaforth, just 15 miles from the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Angelo Brizzi

Angelo Brizzi, a 6-3 guard is joining UNC Men's Basketball as a graduate student for the 2026-27 season. Brizzi averaged 14.5 points last season at the University of Buffalo. He started all 32 games for the Bulls and averaged nearly 16 points in Mid-American Conference action. He scored 20 or more points eight times, including a career-best 27 vs. UMass. (GoHeels.com)

Chicago Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Las Vegas

There were a few down moments for Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls rookie. The franchise has been searching for "that dude" for years and might have found him with the No. 4 pick. And it’s not just his above-the-rim game. (Chicago Sun-Times)

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