Michael Malone on first transfer portal experience: ‘I felt like I was Keanu Reeves in The Matrix’

The Tar Heels, who had a laundry list of candidates, eventually reached a deal with NBA Champion head coach Michael Malone, which was a landmark hiring for a program of UNC’s magnitude. Malone has navigated countless NBA free agencies, but he was tasked with a new role this spring: navigating the always-chaotic college basketball transfer portal. (Zag's Blog)

Minnesota Twins have a dark horse prospect, Aaron Sabato, knocking on the door

There’s no such hype around Aaron Sabato, 27, who in his first few professional seasons struggled to find the stroke that made him a first-round pick out of UNC and is no longer among the team’s top prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. That means little to fans who have watched Sabato hit .276 with 21 home runs, 64 RBI, and a .915 OPS this season. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Scorers, shooters, and facilitators: Michael Malone’s backcourt takes shape

"When that portal opened the day I got the job, it seems like five months ago, we addressed the backcourt,” Michael Malone said at a Thursday press conference. “We added Terrence Brown, we added Matt Able, we added Neo Avdalas, and I think those three guys combine for one of the more dynamic and exciting backcourts in all of college basketball." (Tar Heel Tribune)

'Puppy Love': Dolly Parton's first recorded song, made at age 13, draws mourners to UNC

Flags across the state are flying at half-staff as fans mourn country music icon Dolly Parton. At UNC, her very first recorded song, cut when she was just 13, is now on display as part of a public exhibit. Wilson Library Curator Steven Weis showed the record that launched Parton's career, a track titled Puppy Love. The university owns the original recording. (ABC 11)

Michael Malone: 'I like our front court'

Michael Malone on Alexandros Samodurov: "We call him Samo because Samodurov is a mouthful. Samo, another guy we got from Europe playing for Panathinaikos. Samo is a skilled big. He can be a four, he can be a five, he can stretch the floor, he can be a facilitator. And they both (including Sayon Keita) have tremendous size and length and versatility." (TarHeel247)

No. 9 UNC Women’s Soccer To Conclude Road Trip At Arizona State Sunday

No. 9 UNC Women's Soccer wraps up two weeks on the road Sunday at Arizona State at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in the first meeting between the programs. The Tar Heels look to finish their long road trip on a high note while remaining undefeated in away matches this season. The Tar Heels enter Sunday's match after a gritty 2-1 win over Arizona on Thursday. (GoHeels.com)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - ‘Quite an Eye Opener’

Longtime UNC football writer Lee Pace has been to Kenan Stadium more times than he can count. Still, he never forgot his first time visiting as a young fan after several failed attempts to convince his parents to take him along. Since then, Pace has written about the Tar Heels and covered them on the Tar Heel Sports Network for more than two decades. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC football to use throwback logo at midfield

North Carolina has an extra week off as they get ready to host East Tennessee State on September 12th. North Carolina's Director of Athletic Grounds & Turf Management revealed that it could be a throwback game for the program. Ryan Anderson took to X to show off North Carolina's new midfield logo, which is a throwback to the 1980's era. (USA Today)

Photos: Roy Williams attends UNC Greensboro men’s basketball practice

UNCG’s men’s basketball team had a special guest at practice Monday. Legendary UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams attended the Spartans’ practice. Head coach Jerod Haase played for Williams at the University of Kansas. He then was an assistant under Williams at Kansas and UNC. Also on UNCG’s staff is a former player at UNC, David Noel III. (FOX 8 WGHP)

Inside Malone’s five-month transfer portal education: Film, film, film

"The biggest challenge was...this transfer portal. Initially the greatest challenge was I didn’t know the players," Michael Malone said Thursday. "So somebody mentioned Terrence Brown. I looked at his stats, but I didn’t know who he was." That admission set the tone for an answer about the education Malone underwent in his first five months on the job. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Meet UNC’s Sarah Ferguson: A musician, model and the first paraplegic Marching Tar Heel

On early mornings, you might find University of North Carolina student Sarah Ferguson doing laps around campus, camera in hand, taking advantage of the quiet. Seeing students run in the morning isn’t unique, but Ferguson’s circumstances are: after becoming paralyzed from the legs down in 2020, her morning laps take place in her wheelchair. (Daily Tar Heel)

Drake Maye Emerging as True Leader for Patriots Ahead of Third NFL Season

Drake Maye was MVP runner-up last season with a QB rating of 113.5. He threw over 2,000 more yards than his rookie season and had twice as many TDs. The 24-year-old led the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt. Though the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seahawks, Maye has elevated his game as a player and a leader. (NESN)

'Sky's the Limit' for Sayon Keita

When Sayon Keita committed to UNC on April 28, his potential was never in question. Keita brings a 7-foot-1, 205-pound frame with experience in Spain’s top professional league, which made him one of the top international high school prospects. Malone wasted no time confirming that sentiment about Keita’s ceiling. "I think he has unlimited potential." (Inside Carolina)

What UNC Basketball Fans Can Expect From a Michael Malone Team

"I hope we're hard-working," UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone said. "We're a team that leaves it out there every night. That we exhibit toughness. We play with an unselfish mindset. We don't just play with each other; we play for each other. Those intangibles of playing hard, of being tough, and playing together lead to bigger and better things." (TarHeel247)

Bridget Malone's Career Night Leads No. 19 UNC Volleyball To Thrilling Win Over Colorado State

No.19 UNC Volleyball (4-0) remains undefeated after a 5-set battle against Colorado State on Friday at Carmichael Arena (25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 16-14, Highlights). Bridget Malone had a career night with 23 kills, five digs, and four blocks, becoming the first Tar Heel since Safi Hampton against SMU on Oct. 31, 2025 to have 20+ kills in a match. (GoHeels.com)

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