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Caleb Wilson embraces NBA Draft Combine stage, says season-ending injury was 'rough'

Caleb Wilson said going through the injuries that ended his UNC Basketball career early were rough, but said at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago that he’s learned from it, sounding like a player who didn’t come to protect his draft slot as much as to define what he thinks he will be at the NBA level and what a team will get when it calls his name. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball’s Returners

College basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss the returners for UNC Basketball -- Isaiah Denis, Jaydon Young, and Jarin Stevenson -- and the importance of a college program having a core group each season, especially during a coaching transition. (View Video)

Jerry Stackhouse 'disappointed' UNC didn't interview him for coaching job

Jerry Stackhouse said he expressed interest in the UNC coaching job that ultimately went to Michael Malone but never received an interview from his alma mater. Stackhouse, in his second season as an assistant on the Golden State Warriors staff after leaving Vanderbilt, said UNC informed him it would not interview him to replace Hubert Davis. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back in the High School Recruiting Game for Kevin Thomas

The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out its 2026-27 basketball roster either through the transfer portal or international ranks, but the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas, and the 4-star wing is visiting Carolina on Tuesday. (View Video)

Former UNC Forward Deon Thompson Expected to Join Michael Malone's Basketball Coaching Staff

Deon Thompson is coming home. A source close to the program confirmed the 2009 national champion is expected to join Michael Malone’s staff as a graduate assistant. He will take classes at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. This move represents the end of Thompson’s pro playing career and the beginning of his coaching career, according to sources. (Inside Carolina)

What UNC Basketball lost and gained in backcourt production

The Tar Heels' entire starting backcourt has turned over this offseason. The good news for UNC Basketball is that coach Michael Malone has brought in enough production to replace it. And based on the numbers, the newcomers may even outperform their predecessors. Here’s a look at who’s gone, who’s coming in, and how the production stacks up. (USA Today)

Success Beyond a Lottery Pick for UNC Basketball

Even if you are drafted highly, you have to turn that into playing at an elite level. That, more than anything, is what’s been missing for recent Tar Heels in the NBA. Vince Carter is still a highlight reel folks watch, and that’s a big Carolina tie, but he last played at UNC 28 years ago and retired six years ago. That’s something that Caleb Wilson can provide. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson on his UNC pickup game that went viral

What Caleb Wilson has meant to North Carolina really can't be measured. On top of being such a great playmaker, Wilson fully embraced the Chapel Hill community as a whole and made it clear he's always going to cherish his time on campus. This included him making his way to the student gym to put on a show against some of his fellow classmates. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - NBA Draft Combine Begins As UNC Awaits Matt Able’s Decision

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us, the NBA Draft Combine has started and we are officially on Matt Able watch. 16 days from now, we will know one way or the other if Able is remaining in the NBA Draft or joining the Tar Heels. His answer will alter the UNC Basketball season. (View Video)

Seth Trimble Makes His Case For The Next Level At G League Combine

Looking to strengthen his case for a shot at the pros, Seth Trimble took the floor this past weekend in Chicago for the NBA G League Draft Combine. Measuring 6-foot-1.5 without shoes with a 6-foot-7.75 wingspan, the four-year Tar Heel wasted little time turning heads during the testing portion. Trimble posted a combine-best 43.5-inch max vertical leap. (Inside Carolina)

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