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)

Who is New Pitt Starting Quarterback Holden Geriner?

Undefeated Pittsburgh must navigate the rest of its football season without starting quarterback Mason Heintschel, as he tore an ACL last week at Virginia Tech. The next man up is veteran backup Holden Geriner, a fifth-year senior who is at his third school and will make the first start of his career on Saturday when North Carolina visits No. 25 Pitt. (TarHeel247)

Versatile frontcourt gives UNC Women's Basketball plenty of options

UNC Women's Basketball will have a different-looking frontcourt this season, and Coach Courtney Banghart said she cannot yet say exactly the combination she’ll use for the opener. Ciera Toomey returns, as does Blanca Thomas, who is now healthy, and the newcomers include 6-4 freshman Noelle Bofia and 6-1 Oklahoma State transfer Achol Akot. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Stock Report - Notre Dame

Stock Up: North Carolina tight end Shamar Easter had the best performance of his young college football career against Notre Dame. He caught three of his four targets for 24 yards and the opening touchdown of the game. With Jordan Washington and Jaxxon Warren remaining on the shelf, Easter has gotten his chance and has taken advantage of it. (Heel Tough Blog)

UNC Women's Soccer Match At Florida State Postponed

Due to Hurricane Isaias' projected impact along the Gulf Coast, Friday night's match between No. 1 North Carolina women's soccer and No. 22 Florida State in Tallahassee has been postponed. Efforts are being made to reschedule the game, and information will be provided as it becomes available. (GoHeels.com)

Jarin Stevenson ACC Tipoff Breakout Interview & Takeaways

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson represented the Tar Heels on Wednesday, alongside guard Neo Avdalas and coach Michael Malone, at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte. After Stevenson spoke at the podium, he met with reporters in a breakout room, going in depth about his time at UNC and previewing this season. Here are his interview and takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Michael Malone’s coaching philosophy product of lessons from Gregg Popovich, others

Michael Malone’s coaching philosophy is less a product of one mentor than a collection of lessons gathered over a 25-year NBA career. His father helped shape him as a person and coach. Jeff Van Gundy taught him the value of preparation. Mike Brown gave him the freedom to coach. But Gregg Popovich might have had the most profound influence. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone On ACC Network

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone joins the ACC Network crew on Wednesday at the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte to discuss his coaching philosophy, the Tar Heels upcoming exhibition game on Friday against USC in Greensboro, and more. (View Video)

Willie Lampkin to make NFL history Sunday in first career start

There’s never been an NFL offensive lineman built like Willie Lampkin. There’s about to be. Lampkin stands 5-foot-11, 290 pounds. And when he made his NFL debut playing four snaps in the Eagles’ opener vs. the Commanders, he became the heaviest offensive lineman in NFL history under six feet. Now, for at least one week, Lampkin will be a starter. (NBC Sports)

North Carolina vs. Pitt Football Preview: Tar Heels Seek Bill Belichick's First Ranked Victory

It’s been five seasons since North Carolina Football faced ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks of the regular season. That drought ends Saturday, when the Tar Heels travel to face newly ranked and undefeated No. 25 Pitt in search of its first ranked victory of the Bill Belichick era. The Panthers own the ACC’s top-graded defense so far this season. (Inside Carolina)

Three Tar Heel Legends Inducted Into N.C. Swimming Hall Of Fame

The UNC swimming program was well represented at the North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday in Greensboro. Three legends of the program, Rich DeSelm, Stephanie Peacock, and Patty Waldron, earned three of the spots in this year's five-person class. DeSelm finished his career as the UNC record holder in five events. (GoHeels.com)

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