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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Ex-Hokie Neoklis Avdalas hopes UNC Basketball a 'better fit' for him

A year ago, Virginia Tech fans were eagerly anticipating the impact that highly touted newcomer Neoklis Avdalas might have on the Hokies. A year later, Avdalas is on the roster of a different ACC team — North Carolina. So he was wearing a UNC uniform at ACC media days Wednesday in Charlotte. Avdalas said that joining the Tar Heels was a "no-brainer." (Roanoke Times)

What Stood Out in Carolina Basketball's 88-70 Exhibition Win Over USC

Retaining Jarin Stevenson was a priority for UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone, who viewed the veteran forward as a cornerstone piece. Stevenson validated that sentiment Friday. Stevenson's versatile skill set was on full display, as he finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Pulls Away From USC In Exhibition Opener

Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down North Carolina's 88-70 exhibition win over USC. Jarin Stevenson led the Tar Heels with 25 points and 10 rebounds while Isaiah Denis and Neo Avdalas showed why they were targeted to be on Michael Malone's first UNC Basketball roster. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 88, USC 70

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-USC Interviews

North Carolina's Neo Avdalas, Isaiah Denis, and Jarin Stevenson speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Scores 25 As Tar Heels Roll In Michael Malone's Debut

The newcomers UNC expected to score most didn’t, but returnees filled the void nicely as the Michael Malone era began. Improved second-half defense held USC scoreless for nearly six minutes as the Tar Heels took control. UNC rebounded from a halftime deficit for an 88–70 win Friday night over Southern Cal in Greensboro in the exhibition opener. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone Post-USC Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition win over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Video)

Video: Jarin Stevenson Leads Tar Heels to Exhibition Win vs. USC, 88-70 - Highlights

Jarin Stevenson posted a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double. Neo Avdalas finished with 15 points, and Isaiah Denis scored 17 as the Tar Heels outscored USC by 20 in the second half for a comfortable 88-70 exhibition victory on Friday night in Greensboro. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: North Carolina vs. USC Rapid Reactions

UNC gets a very encouraging 88-70 win over Southern Cal to open the exhibition season. A clue that this team will be fun to watch: Matt Able and Terrence Brown, who will be two of the Tar Heels' most important players, were scoreless for the first 32 minutes and had six combined turnovers. But Carolina still built a 61-53 lead during that span. (GoHeels.com)

Defense Leads North Carolina Men's Basketball Past USC, 88-70

North Carolina used relentless defense to spark a second-half run and pull away from Southern California, 88-70, in the preseason exhibition opener for both teams on Friday night in the First Horizon Coliseum. UNC took control with a 12-0 second-half run, holding the Trojans scoreless for almost six minutes. USC shot just 26.5 percent after halftime. (GoHeels.com)

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