For returnees, Michael Malone brings UNC men's basketball 'energy'

"Knowing I had a good relationship with Chris Paul," Isaiah Denis said, "he reached out to Chris Paul, like, 'Yo, I need you to tell Isaiah to get out of the transfer portal.'" That seemingly is a common refrain among players as UNC opened basketball practice with Michael Malone on Tuesday. He’s intense, yes. But there’s "a belief" the Tar Heels can be good. (MSN.com)

Nyla Brooks Ready To Take Sophomore Leap For UNC Women's Basketball

When Nyla Brooks arrived in Chapel Hill as a freshman, she quickly became part of the Tar Heels' rotation. By the end of her first season, she had already established herself as one of the Tar Heels’ young contributors. Now, Brooks enters her sophomore season with a full year of college basketball behind her after earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors. (Tar Heel Blue)

Carolina Insider Podcast - UNC Basketball Practice Begins, Matt Able and Neo Avdalas join

UNC Football has an early open date as it prepares for nine straight weeks of games (5:20). Tar Heel Basketball has started practice with exhibition season just two weeks away (19:04). Two new Tar Heels Matt Able (31:11) and Neo Avdalas (49:20) join. Plus, Montross Day of Service (23:49), and more. (Read More...)

'Bones' Denis finds fit, fresh start in Michael Malone’s system

After a frustrating freshman season, Isaiah Denis couldn’t have been blamed if he decided to continue his career at another college. Coach Michael Malone liked the talent he saw in the 6-4 guard from Charlotte and did everything he could to keep him at UNC. Denis said Malone made coming back for another season at North Carolina an easy decision. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jarin Stevenson is playing with a new edge and the Tar Heels are noticing

Whether it's trash talking, defending a teammate, or serving as a constant source of energy, Jaydon Young has never backed down from bringing fiery intensity on the basketball court. Now, Young is seeing signs that fellow senior Jarin Stevenson, UNC Basketball's most experienced frontcourt player, is beginning to tap into that fiery side a bit more. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Women’s Tennis Advances At ITA All-Americans

UNC Women's Tennis continued main draw play at the ITA All-American Championships on Thursday. In singles, No. 95 Nicole Khirin picked up the Tar Heels' only win for the day, earning another ranked win after topping No. 16 Anastasiia Grechkina from Pepperdine in straight sets. With the win, Khirin advances to the round of 16 in Main Draw. (GoHeels.com)

Bears support Chicago State University football, coached by Ben Johnson's ex-UNC teammate Bobby Rome

Watching a recent Bears training camp practice, Chicago State University football coach Bobby Rome II reminisced about one of his former college teammates. Rome recalled that when he arrived at UNC in 2005, a walk-on quarterback who had joined the Tar Heels program a year earlier really impressed him. That individual was Bears coach Ben Johnson. (Chicago Bears)

This Week in UNC Sports

It’s a lighter week for UNC sports as we approach the end of September. The football team will enjoy the second of its two open weeks, while most other sports are off until the weekend. That doesn’t include the men’s and women’s tennis teams, which are continuing competition in the ITA All-American Championships through Sunday. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targets 5-Star PG Nasir Anderson

UNC Basketball has accelerated its pursuit of 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson as he cancels his USC visit and moves up his trip to Chapel Hill. Are Michael Malone and the Tar Heel coaching staff closing in on their first elite 2027 commit? (View Video)

UNC Officials Discuss Football Investigation, Confirm Support for Bill Belichick

UNC leadership on Thursday defended the scope and transparency of the independent investigation into Bill Belichick’s football program, offering their first detailed remarks since the school announced last week that the seven-week review had concluded. The comments came as UNC continues to navigate the fallout from a turbulent two-month stretch. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis Thursday UNC Basketball Press Conferences

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson joins guards Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis to discuss the Tar Heels' first week of basketball practice under new coach Michael Malone, team chemistry, role development, and more. (View Video)

Checking in With the Diamond Heels’ Scott Forbes: 'Baseball is a booming sport'

As his team began fall practices and scrimmages at Boshamer Stadium, Scott Forbes discussed the state of UNC Baseball. And to hear him tell it, that state is a good one. Forbes was in a talkative mood, and not just because of his contract extension through 2032. Money matters aside, Forbes appears to have another pretty good team at his disposal. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball Player Profile: Neo Avdalas Gives Tar Heels a Versatile Playmaker

At 6-foot-9, Neo Avdalas brings a unique combination of size, ball handling, and playmaking to the Tar Heels. After showing plenty of potential during his freshman season at Virginia Tech, Neo now heads to Chapel Hill with an opportunity to take another step forward in his development and potentially play an important role in UNC's offense. (Tar Heel Blue)

Tipoff times set for UNC Basketball’s three exhibition games

UNC Basketball's preseason opener against Southern Cal will be the first of two appearances at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro over just more than two months, and it will air on ACC Network. The Tar Heels return to that same building Dec. 15 for a 7 p.m. Friday matchup against N.C. State in the Tobacco Road Classic, a non-conference game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball's 'Arm Barn' Deep and Talented - Bryant Gaines Interview

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, assistant Bryant Gaines, and the rest of the Diamond Heels coaching staff set out to fill its roster and pitching depth this offseason following the College World Series in Omaha. Gaines looks back at the special moments of last season and highlights what the future holds for his group this fall and into next season. (Inside Carolina)

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