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Leaky Black Waived By Washington Wizards

Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black was waived by the Washington Wizards on Monday. Black will now likely report to the G League's Capital City Go-Go. Across 33 G League regular-season outings for Capital City last season, the 26-year-old forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. (CBS Sports)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jarin Stevenson

Alabama transfer forward and Pittsboro, NC native Jarin Stevenson joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider Podcast studio to discuss his first few months as a Tar Heel, attending college so close to home, his time at Alabama, improving his game, and more. (View Video)

Preseason KenPom basketball ratings not kind to UNC or ACC

Neither UNC nor the ACC fare well in the preseason KenPom men’s college basketball ratings. Ken Pomeroy’s ratings have the Tar Heels No. 33, with only three ACC teams ahead of them: No. 7 Duke, No. 14 Louisville, and No. 32 Clemson. The KenPom ranks for the next highest rated ACC teams are: No. 38 N.C. State, No. 43 SMU, and No. 49 Wake Forest. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down UNC Basketball Rankings, Analytics, Schedule, Defense

Host Isaac Schade discusses the surprising KenPom analytics placing UNC Basketball 33rd overall with a concerning 45th defensive efficiency, the Tar Heels' schedule, Hubert Davis' strategy for improving defensive performance, and navigating a challenging non-conference slate. (View Video)

Tar Heels ranked for 20th straight season in preseason AP men’s college basketball poll

UNC is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for the 20th consecutive season. The Tar Heels will begin head coach Hubert Davis’ fifth season ranked No. 25, marking the lowest preseason ranking in program history when UNC has made the poll. The previous low was No. 20 in 1995–96; that team finished the season ranked No. 25. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice

There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Caleb Wilson Q&A: ‘I Knew Then That I Wanted to Beat Duke’

UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson showed flashes of his lofty potential for the Tar Heels in the Blue-White scrimmage last week. He contributed 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals, according to unofficial stats. A pair of fadeaway jumpers and an emphatic put-back dunk off an offensive rebound highlighted Wilson’s showing that day. (Inside Carolina)

Why Henri Veesaar is so crucial to Hubert Davis' UNC basketball roster overhaul

Henri Veesaar didn't linger in the transfer portal this spring. In less than five days, the Arizona transfer had committed to UNC. He didn't visit anywhere else. It's not that his decision was rushed, but rather, he was so sure in his fit at UNC. Veesaar asked former Tar Heels guard Caleb Love, who he played alongside at Arizona, his thoughts of the program. (MSN.com)

UNC Men’s Basketball Brings Smiles, Laughter to ACC Tipoff

At least one high-profile team in Chapel Hill appears to be having fun. North Carolina Tar Heels basketball head coach Hubert Davis, guard Seth Trimble and center Henri Veesaar were all in a jovial mood at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon, cracking smiles and telling jokes during their allotted 15 minutes at the podium. (Chapelboro.com)

Early Chemistry: UNC Basketball's High-Low Game with Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar

For freshman forward Caleb Wilson, discernable improvement within the North Carolina basketball team occurs daily. Following the Blue-White scrimmage last Saturday, Wilson spoke about some of the sloppiness from the Tar Heels' play offering no panic or concern. He knew it would come as the Tar Heels had formally practiced fewer than three weeks. (TarHeel247)

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