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30. North Carolina Tar Heels: A new era dawns under coach Michael Malone. New, too, are 11 players. If sophomore star Neo Avdalas, who looked like a lottery pick at Virginia Tech at points last season, can rally his fellow transfers, Malone's "roller coaster" season might be enjoyable for Tar Heels faithful who've been waiting for a return to the Final Four. (ESPN)

Which UNC Basketball lineup combinations have been most productive?

Michael Malone is trying to blend 11 new players, and the lineup data are beginning to offer clues about which combinations are working. Through three exhibitions and Monday’s season-opening win over Western Carolina, the 5-man unit with the best scoring margin has been Neo Avdalas, Terrence Brown, Jarin Stevenson, Sayon Keita, and Jaydon Young. (Tar Heel Tribune)

How Harrison 'The Banker' Barnes found equity and purpose with young Spurs

The banker looks out of place, and not just because of his expensive suit. In fact, the suit isn't even on yet. You know how some people can't help carrying themselves like they're above all the frivolity around them, however foolish and frivolous it might be? That's the aura of Harrison Barnes as strides into the madhouse of a celebratory Spurs locker room. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Michael Malone's 10-Man Rotation Helping or Hurting UNC Basketball?

Questions linger about UNC Basketball's rebounding and offensive cohesion. Can this new-look squad find its killer instinct before ACC play? Coach Bill Robinson and Isaac Schade spotlight key performances from Neo Avdalas and Terrence Brown, break down the emergence of a Roy Williams-style second unit, and more. (View Video)

'Two steps forward, three steps back': Michael Malone wants to sustain best stretches

“Right now, we’re a team that takes two steps forward, three steps back,” Michael Malone said. “We can’t sustain anything. We have really good stretches, but we’re unable to sustain it for long stretches, and we have to build those habits where we can start putting longer stretches together, putting halves together, putting a full 40 minutes together.” (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - Double Takes Episode 1; Twice the Takes, All Things Carolina

Introducing "Double Takes," a new series from Carolina Insider. Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for fresh perspectives, fun conversations, and a little friendly debate. Topics include ACC football officiating, UNC QB Billy Edwards, football viewership, basketball's rebounding struggles, and more. (View Video)

UNC Basketball, Michael Malone working to improve rebounding woes vs. Wofford

Despite ranking 12th nationally in average height, according to KenPom, the Tar Heels were outrebounded 41-32 by a Southern Conference team that sits 202nd in average height. Western Carolina grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and turned them into 13 second-chance points. "Before you can run, you have to rebound," Michael Malone said afterward. (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone Gets Honest About UNC Basketball's Biggest Problem

Michael Malone isn't sugarcoating UNC Basketball's early struggles. The Tar Heels have shown flashes of promise, but Malone says Carolina continues to take "two steps forward and three steps back." What's preventing sustained success, and how can the Tar Heels fix it? (View Video)

Video: Jason Capel Discusses UNC Basketball

Former North Carolina forward and current ESPN analyst Jason Capel joined the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to share his insights on this season’s UNC Basketball team, coaching transitions, and some confrontations he had at the Smith Center while on the Pitt coaching staff. (View Video)

Roy Williams Welcomes Michael Malone Into UNC Coaching Family

When Michael Malone made his first trip of the regular season down the Carolina blue carpet onto the Smith Center floor as North Carolina’s head coach, his eyes went to one place. Perched in his regular seat overlooking the home tunnel, waiting for Malone to make his entrance, was the man whose name is permanently stamped on the court: Roy Williams. (Inside Carolina)

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