Tar Heel Times

Michael Malone Offers Asa Montgomery; Watches Kamagate, Wabbington, Page

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:41:00 -0400

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and assistant Chuck Martin have been busy on the recruiting trail this week, making the trip to the Adidas 3SSB event in Rock Hill, South Carolina to evaluate a handful of prospects. The Tar Heel coaching staff was courtside to watch Yann Kamagate and Darius Wabbington of Compton Magic.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands Beckham Black Visit, Watches Recruits at Peach Jam

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:05:00 -0400

Top-ranked 2027 basketball recruit Beckham Black has scheduled a visit to UNC. Can coach Michael Malone land a program-changing commitment right out of the gate? Isaac Schade spotlights UNC Basketball’s pursuit of elite talents like Black and AJ Williams, both dominant at Peach Jam.

UNC Steps Up Recruitment Of 5-Star Guard NaVorro Bowman

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:46:00 -0400

NaVorro Bowman Jr., a 6-foot-3 point guard ranked No. 16 nationally in the 2027 basketball recruiting class and the son of former All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman, has quickly become one of the country’s most coveted recruits, piling up high-major offers and drawing daily attention from North Carolina and new basketball coach Michael Malone.

5-star wing DeMarcus Henry discusses UNC Basketball, recruiting timeline

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:00 -0400

Class of 2027 No. 3 overall basketball recruit Demarcus Henry is in no hurry to pick a college, but UNC is firmly in the mix as the 5-star small forward maps out his recruiting timeline. "The whole coaching staff is reaching out and it means a lot," Henry said of UNC. "I grew up in North Carolina so those North Carolina blue bloods are dream schools of mine"

5-Star PG Beckham Black Schedules UNC Official Visit

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:49:00 -0400

Class of 2027 5-star point guard Beckham Black has scheduled official visits to North Carolina and Texas and is working to set up others after Peach Jam. ESPN and 247Sports rank Black as the No. 1 basketball recruit in the class. Black, who attends Southeastern Prep in Orlando, was also one of 12 players selected to the 2025 Men’s USA U16 team.

UNC's 2026 basketball recruiting class ranked Top 10 by ESPN

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:00 -0400

UNC Basketball landed another 3-man high school recruiting class, featuring 4-star small forwards Maximo Adams and Kevin Thomas, plus combo guard Malloy Smith. The Tar Heels also landed Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov from Europe, plus collegiate transfers Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, Cade Bennerman and Angelo Brizzi.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Shatters NBA Summer League Record

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:24:00 -0400

Caleb Wilson put the basketball world on notice, exploding for a record-setting 35 points in his NBA Summer League debut with the Chicago Bulls. We break down what his performance says about his future and what it means for UNC basketball. Plus, Michael Malone and the Tar Heels added veteran guard Angelo Brizzi.

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What impact will the new 5-in-5 rule have on UNC Basketball?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:44:00 -0400

What impact will the NCAA's new 5-in-5 rule have on recruiting and roster building for North Carolina and across college basketball moving forward? Basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 break it all down.

Video: IC Podcast - Angelo Brizzi, UNC Recruiting in Las Vegas, Peach Jam Preview

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:19:00 -0400

As the UNC Basketball staff hits the recruiting trail for the summer evaluation periods, Inside Carolina's Sean Moran joins from EYBL Las Vegas, Sherrell McMillan previews next week's Adidas and Peach Jam events, and the guys analyze Angelo Brizzi's value to the Tar Heels.

Top 25 rising senior NaVorro Bowman Jr. talks basketball recruitment, including UNC

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:35:00 -0400

NaVorro Bowman Jr. has skyrocketed up the rankings over the past 12 months and currently sits as the No. 21 overall recruit in the country. On UNC: "Michael Malone texts me. He was an NBA coach, so he knows what he's talking about. I'm sure he's going to have a great season. It just means everything that he's recruiting me and talking to me."

Michael Malone on the recruiting trail in Las Vegas

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:20:00 -0400

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and assistant Chuck Martin were courtside at the EYBL event in Las Vegas on Friday to watch Beckham Black, the top-ranked point guard in the 2027 basketball recruiting class. Several class of 2028 recruits were also in action in front of the Carolina coaching staff, so expect some more offers to go out in the near future.

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Strengths & Question Marks About UNC Basketball's Roster

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:02:00 -0400

UNC added another piece to its 2026-27 basketball roster last week. College basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the Tar Heels' roster, what they like about the new additions, the biggest strengths, weaknesses and more.

Five-star wing Demarcus Henry includes UNC in final 8 schools

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:24:00 -0400

Demarcus Henry, a 5-star small forward in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, is down to eight schools. Moving forward, the 6-foot-7 rising senior from Compass Prep (AZ) will consider Arkansas, BYU, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, Ohio State, and UConn. The native of Charlotte, N.C. is ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit in the 2027 class.

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Angelo Brizzi Scouting Report

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:02:00 -0400

With Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi committing to UNC Basketball last week, college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk and Jacob Turner of 247Sports dive into the well-traveled veteran guard's game.

What Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi brings to UNC Basketball

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:21:00 -0400

UNC Basketball picked up some guard depth with the addition of Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi this week. The 6-foot-3, 193-pound grad student joins a backcourt that includes Utah transfer Terrence Brown, N.C. State transfer Matt Able, and Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas. Here's more on Brizzi and what he could bring to the Tar Heels this season.

Video: TarHeel247 Reaction Podcast - Angelo Brizzi Commits To UNC Basketball

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:03:00 -0400

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss Wednesday night's breaking news that Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi has committed to UNC Basketball for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Brizzi is expected to add backcourt depth to the Tar Heels' revamped roster.

Buffalo Transfer Guard Angelo Brizzi Commits to UNC Basketball

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:45:00 -0400

North Carolina has made a summer addition to its backcourt. Buffalo transfer guard Angelo Brizzi committed to UNC on Wednesday, multiple sources confirmed to Inside Carolina. He visited Chapel Hill last month. Per sources close to the situation, Gonzaga was one of the other schools in serious contention. Brizzi has had a well traveled college career.

UNC Basketball in the mix for 2027 center Darius Wabbington

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:41:00 -0400

UNC Basketball is in contention for one of the top big men in the 2027 basketball recruiting class. Four-star 6–11 rising senior center Darius Wabbington has included UNC in his final six schools, along with Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, and Texas. Wabbington said relationships with coaches and style of play will be two major factors in his decision.

5-Star Center Darius Wabbington Includes UNC In Top 6

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Class of 2027 5-star center Darius Wabbington has narrowed his list of schools to a Top-6 of Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas. The 6-11, 245-pound big man from Sunnyslope HS (Phoenix, AZ) is a consensus top-15 recruit, ranked No. 13 nationally by 247Sports, No. 14 on Rivals Industry rankings, and No. 15 on ESPN.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Summer Updates

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:23:00 -0400

Nearly three months into the Michael Malone era, there's plenty to assess long before UNC Basketball plays a game. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell recap roster additions, recruiting updates, and player arrivals, plus much more on Tar Heel Basketball.