UNC Basketball Film Room: Michael Malone’s Offensive System
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Michael Malone left the NBA with 11+ seasons of film that provide us a decent blueprint for what we might see from him as an offensive architect and defensive schemer. In the first film breakdown of a multi-part series on Malone’s coaching philosophy, let’s dive into everything there is to know about Malone’s offensive system. (
UNC Film Room)
Video: 2026 UNC Field Hockey: Blue Heaven - Episode 2: Focused On Us
This unique behind-the-scenes documentary captures the UNC Field Hockey team's journey through the early portion of their 2026 season as the Tar Heels work to overcome a difficult start by focusing on internal growth, mental fortitude, and team chemistry.
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Thu Oct 1
Jelani Thurman Showing Complete Skill Set in Expanded UNC Role
North Carolina has a game-changer at tight end in
Jelani Thurman. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder leads the Tar Heels with 183 receiving yards and 16.6 yards per catch, ranks second with 11 receptions, and is tied for the team lead in targets. For comparison, North Carolina’s tight ends combined for just 226 receiving yards across 12 games last season. (
Inside Carolina)
Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Wait, Which One is Kenan?
Everybody loves a good pregame ceremony, and Kenan Stadium has hosted plenty through the years. That includes occasional appearances by parachutists delivering the game ball to midfield. UNC marching band director Jeff Fuchs remembers one game where that ceremony went wrong — and the hilarious explanation of why it did. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Football Shock No. 3 Notre Dame?
UNC Football welcomes Notre Dame to Chapel Hill hoping to shock the world, but can North Carolina’s defensive line disrupt the Irish’s winning streak? CJ Carr’s growth at quarterback and a relentless Irish defense meet a Tar Heel squad eager to pull an upset, despite
Billy Edwards' recent struggles under center.
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Thu Oct 1
Caleb Wilson at Chicago Bulls Media Day
I asked
Caleb Wilson at Chicago Bulls media day how his time at North Carolina prepared him for the NBA. "It did a lot for me. More mental than physical. Playing for a team that always has so many eyes on them, really one of the faces of college basketball, it made me approach basketball and the media differently because I was prepared for it." (
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Video: UNC's Neo Avdalas - Know the Name
Neoklis Avdalas brings a unique skillset to North Carolina in
Michael Malone's first season in Chapel Hill. Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina discusses the impact the Virginia Tech transfer should have on the basketball court and how the talent around the 6-9 guard should benefit the Tar Heels.
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Thu Oct 1
First UNC-Duke men's basketball clash one of four games next season on ABC
The greatest rivalry in sports will get a national network TV audience the day before the biggest game in sports. When North Carolina visits Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 13, to face Duke at 5:30 p.m. in Coach
Michael Malone’s first taste of the rivalry, ABC will air it. The UNC-Duke matchup is one of four men’s games on ABC next season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - How UNC Basketball Measures Up In The ACC
College basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC's place in the ACC entering the 2026-27 season, the state of the league across college basketball, the unknown talents and new coaches in the conference, and more.
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Thu Oct 1
Five Storylines Coming Out of UNC Football’s Second Open Week
UNC Football is coming off its second open week of the season and preparing for No. 3 Notre Dame this Saturday at Kenan Stadium to kick off a nine-game stretch. As they continue preparations, here is a look at the five biggest storylines around the Tar Heels entering a difficult stretch. Which Unit Bounces Back Better: Offensive Line or Secondary? (
Heel Tough Blog)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Freshman Wing Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas from UNC Basketball joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for an interview about choosing Carolina, the current team, what he's looking forward to ahead of this season, and more.
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Thu Oct 1
Sophie Burrows goes from Syracuse to UNC Women's Basketball with lofty goals, Olympic dreams
Playing on the other side of the world from home,
Sophie Burrows came to America to advance her basketball career and reach a goal of playing in the Olympics for Australia. When the versatile 6-2 guard entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Syracuse, Burrows looked for a program that would keep her on track to play in the 2028 Games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Caleb Wilson doesn't carry himself like the average NBA rookie
The draft whisper was that
Caleb Wilson couldn’t shoot. So he became one of the best three-point shooters in Summer League. He shows you, and maybe you began to think a little Derrick Rose. And then maybe we add a dash of that
Michael Jordan magic dust. But we should have thrown in a little Phil Jackson, because
Caleb Wilson is also a little bit Zen. (
NBA.com)
Bill Belichick Backs Billy Edwards Amid UNC Passing Game Struggles
As UNC prepares for Notre Dame this weekend at Kenan Stadium, fans shouldn’t expect a quarterback change. After
Billy Edwards' poor showing at Clemson, questions emerged over whether the sixth-year senior’s struggles might prompt
Bill Belichick and Bobby Petrino to reconsider the position during UNC’s open week. That doesn’t seem to be the case. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Wes Durham Joins Tar Heel Tribune Podcast To Discuss UNC Football, Basketball, Woody Durham
Wes Durham joins the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast" to preview this weekend's UNC vs. Notre Dame matchup, Carolina’s football and men’s basketball programs, the chances the Tar Heels move to another league, and how his dad, legendary Voice of the Tar Heels
Woody Durham, had no idea of the impact he had on fans.
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Thu Oct 1