Tar Heel Times

Audio: Jones Angell Previews UNC vs. Duke Football and UNC vs. Indiana Basketball

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. Jones also looks ahead at UNC basketball’s next preseason exhibition, Sunday at Indiana, and reflects on watching new coach Michael Malone in action for the first time during the Heels’ last exhibition against Southern Cal.

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson closes out impressive preseason with best all-around showing

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:38:00 -0400

Caleb Wilson finished his first NBA preseason with one of his most complete performances Friday, helping the host Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-116. The rookie forward scored 16 points, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. The highlights Friday came at both ends of the floor.

Tennessee Court Denies Motion, Cameron Fens Remains Ineligible

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:23:00 -0400

Cameron Fens remains ineligible after the Tennessee Supreme Court denied a motion to lift the stay it executed in August, which made the UNC Basketball center and 18 other athletes ineligible. The athletes were seeking eligibility, citing the NCAA passing the "five-in-five" rule in June, arguing it should also apply to athletes from the high school class of 2022.

North Carolina vs. Indiana Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Look to Continue Preseason Build

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:00 -0400

Indiana’s size and experience in the frontcourt were on full display Sunday, as the Hoosiers dominated the glass, outrebounding Butler 53-33. And while North Carolina faced a lengthy USC frontcourt in its preseason opener, seven-footers Sherrell and Yigitoglu present a different challenge with their physicality, weighing in at 250 and 270 pounds, respectively.

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Indiana Basketball Preview

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:16:00 -0400

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview this weekend's North Carolina Men's Basketball exhibition matchup, as the Tar Heels travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday.

UNC Basketball vs. Indiana: TV info, stats, scouting the Hoosiers, and notes

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:10:00 -0400

Indiana outrebounded Butler 53-33 in its 96-68 exhibition win. Darren Harris, Markus Burton, and Samet Yigitoglu all scored 13 and Aiden Sherrell added 10. This is UNC’s first game in Indianapolis since the 2000 Final Four when Florida beat the Tar Heels 71-59 in Coach Bill Guthridge’s third and final season as head coach. Indiana leads the series 10-6.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - ACC Basketball Preseason Snubs

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:04:00 -0400

UNC Basketball faces ACC media skepticism, landing fifth in preseason polls and notably absent from the preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams. Can Jarin Stevenson, Terrence Brown, Matt Able, and Neo Avdalas prove the doubters wrong?

Kevin Thomas Embracing Michael Malone's Vision for His Freshman Season

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:03:00 -0400

Michael Malone has made his expectations for Kevin Thomas clear: bring energy. As the 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing prepares for his first season of college basketball, North Carolina’s new head coach has already outlined the role he envisions for the athletic freshman and what it will take for him to carve out a place in the Tar Heel basketball rotation.

Video: UNC Men's Basketball Season Preview with Michael Malone, Jarin Stevenson, Neo Avdalas

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:03:00 -0400

ACC Digital Network host Wes Bryant sat down with UNC Basketball coach Malone, forward Jarin Stevenson, and guard Neoklis Avdalas to talk about why they fit best at Carolina, how each spent their offseason, and their outlook on the upcoming season.

Carolina Insider Podcast: Duke preview, Indiana preview, Malloy Smith and Andrew Threatt join

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:30:00 -0400

UNC Football visits Duke in the Battle for the Victory Bell (4:56). Tar Heel Basketball has its second exhibition match-up as it travels to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Hoosiers (26:15). Malloy Smith from Carolina Basketball joins (52:18), as does Andrew Threatt from Carolina Football (1:14:08).

Video: Coby White - A Carolina Story

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:00 -0400

Coby White's journey to the NBA is a story of resilience and perseverance. From growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to playing under Roy Williams at the University of North Carolina, to now being back in North Carolina with the Charlotte Hornets, Coby is the embodiment of a Charlotte Hornet.

Sacramento Kings Convert Leaky Black to Two-Way Contract

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:00 -0400

The Sacramento Kings have converted forward Leaky Black to a two-way contract. In two NBA seasons, Black has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game across 41 games (12 starts) with the Charlotte Hornets (2023-24) and Washington Wizards (2025-26). Prior to his NBA career, Black played five seasons at North Carolina.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - The Importance Of Isaiah Denis & Jarin Stevenson's Standout Play

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:12:00 -0400

Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's exhibition victory over USC, Jarin Stevenson’s growth, Isaiah Dennis’ resurgence, the importance of setting the right tone against Power Five competition, Coach Michael Malone’s sideline presence, and more.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Expectations, Rankings, and Style

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:52:00 -0400

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's preseason ACC ranking, Michael Malone's in-game coaching style, and positives and questions the Tar Heels will take from the win over USC on the road to Indiana on Sunday.

Maximo Adams giving UNC a reason to look beyond its starting five

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:48:00 -0400

Maximo Adams is showing he'll be a major contributor to UNC from day one. An 11-point, six-rebound game off the bench against USC showed the type of role he'll play this season. One exhibition won’t define his season, but it gave Tar Heel fans a reason to pay attention. Adams has the opportunity to become more than just a freshman waiting his turn.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Jarin Stevenson's Breakout Real?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:08:00 -0400

Could Jarin Stevenson emerge as an All-ACC-caliber contributor with double-double consistency? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss Stevenson’s explosive 25-point, 10-rebound preseason outing, the ripple effects of Cameron Fens’ eligibility status, and more.

Tar Heels in NBA: Leaky Black starts for Kings, RJ Davis Waived by Spurs

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Leaky Black is seeking a new start with the Sacramento Kings and got a chance Tuesday to show he deserves a two-way contract. The news wasn’t good, however, for R.J. Davis, whom the San Antonio Spurs waived the same day. Black started and played a game-high 32 minutes, finishing with 10 points, two 3-pointers, seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

UNC Men's Basketball Picked Fifth in Preseason ACC Poll

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:21:00 -0400

Ahead of UNC's first season under Michael Malone, the Tar Heels were picked to finish fifth in the ACC preseason media poll, following a vote of media members at the ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte this month. For the 11th time in the last 14 seasons, Duke was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference in the annual preseason poll.

Kevin Thomas Wanted To Be Part Of UNC Basketball's 'Winning Group'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:19:00 -0400

Kevin Thomas thought his recruitment was over. The 6–6 wing had committed to LSU and was preparing for the next step in his basketball career. Then a coaching change at LSU wiped out that plan. The reset eventually brought Thomas to Chapel Hill, where the freshman made his debut in a Carolina uniform Friday in an 88–70 exhibition win over USC.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 6 Overreactions After UNC Basketball Preseason Exhibition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:53:00 -0400

UNC Basketball showcased surprising depth in an 18-point win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson turning heads. Despite quiet nights from Matt Able and Terrence Brown, Carolina delivered scoring from unexpected sources and dominated the glass, sparking conversation about just how far this Tar Heels squad can go.