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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offers Asa Montgomery

Michael Malone and UNC offered class of 2027 4-star small forward Asa Montgomery, capitalizing on his rapid climb up the basketball recruiting rankings. Will the Tar Heels' early pursuit secure a future centerpiece, or will competition from programs like Alabama and Louisville intensify the recruiting battle? (View Video)

Michael Malone’s father was architect of the 'Jordan Rules' as Pistons assistant coach

As a Detroit Pistons assistant coach under Chuck Daly from 1988 to 1995, Michael Malone’s father, Brendan Malone, helped devise one of basketball’s most famous defensive schemes. The "Jordan Rules" was the blueprint that helped Detroit limit Michael Jordan’s production and overcome the Chicago Bulls on their way to NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Looking Back At Tar Heels In the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Nine former UNC men's basketball players, including a pair who finished their college careers elsewhere, saw action in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Tar Heels in action included R.J. Davis (San Antonio), Pete Nance (Milwaukee), Drake Powell (Brooklyn), Seth Trimble (Washington), Henri Veesaar (Atlanta), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago). (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft

Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record, Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar, Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Seth Trimble rejects Henri Veesaar in meeting at the rim; RJ Davis scores double figures again

On Saturday in the NBA Summer League, Tar Heels didn’t put up big numbers, but there was no denying the play of the day. It was a highlight-reel denial at the rim on a night R.J. Davis again scored double figures. In Washington’s 92-83 win over Atlanta, the Hawks’ Henri Veesaar stormed down court for a transition dunk. Seth Trimble had other ideas. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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

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. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Cost of Business

UNC has released its salary structure for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season, and now it has to be a game of wait and see. Michael Malone is making $7.5 million his first college head coaching season and his top assistant Chuck Martin is making $500,000. Here is where it gets interesting. The second new assistant Bryan Tibaldi is making $365,000. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What 5-in-5 Means for UNC Basketball

The NCAA’s new "5-in-5" eligibility model could fundamentally change how college basketball programs recruit, develop players, and construct their rosters. What does the opportunity to play five full seasons mean specifically for Michael Malone and UNC Basketball? (View Video)

Caleb Wilson dazzling again, but won’t play in Chicago Bulls’ final Summer League game

High draft picks are typically done after two NBA Summer League games, but Caleb Wilson isn’t like most high draft picks. He wanted to keep grinding because he says he loves playing and showing the NBA world why he should have been drafted higher than No. 4. Some have compared Wilson to Kevin Garnett, who has dubbed Wilson "The Little Ticket." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What to Make of Summer Basketball Narratives

Summer basketball information is popular and entertaining among North Carolina fans. But what is there to make of everything that the media reports and fans discuss? Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss. (View Video)

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