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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

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)

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)

North Carolina, USC Face Off Friday In Exhibition Matchup Between Former NBA Coaches

Michael Malone has had weeks of watching his players compete against each other. On Friday night, he’ll finally see them against another team that’s also led by a former NBA coach. In Malone’s first time on the sidelines for a UNC game, the Tar Heels will face Southern Cal in a 7 p.m. exhibition (ACC Network) at the former Greensboro Coliseum. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone praises UNC freshman Maximo Adams at ACC Tipoff

One of Michael Malone's offseason move not being talked enough? His retention of 4-star freshman wing Maximo Adams. At ACC Tipoff on Wednesday, Malone praised Adams for his potential to grow into a special player at North Carolina. "Maxi has had some practices where I've said 'Maxi has a chance to be a special player' because of his versatility." (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: Anticipated Weekend

Tar Heel fans have quite the trilogy of games this weekend. Men’s basketball opens the season Friday night in an exhibition against nationally ranked Southern Cal in Greensboro. The football Tar Heels visit undefeated and nationally-ranked Pitt. And Drake Maye tries to stay in the win column after in leading the Patriots to a dramatic upset of the Bills. (Chapelboro.com)

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