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Lifelong UNC Basketball fan Jaydon Young fulfills dream of playing for Tar Heels
When UNC junior guard
Jaydon Young was a kid, Carolina basketball wasn’t just a team, it was his world. Growing up in Goldsboro, he wore Carolina blue with pride, cheering from his living room, sometimes pacing with nervous energy, sometimes sulking after a loss. "I was a super fan,"
Young said at a Thursday press conference at the Smith Center. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Off the basketball court, Caleb Wilson is in a league of his own
On the court,
Caleb Wilson is a freak athlete. Off it? He reads Stoic philosophy, builds Lego sets, chats with students, and treasures a good nap. He doesn't fit the mold of a typical basketball star, and he likes it that way. Expected to be a major contributor for UNC this season, the freshman is already beloved by teammates and the community alike. (
TarHeel247)
Observations from UNC Basketball practice, including a potential starting lineup
Caleb Wilson headlines a three-player
recruiting class featuring guards
Derek Dixon and Isaiah Denis. Former players, Kenny Williams and Joel James watched from the sideline as
Hubert Davis coached up his current players. "Great practice today, let’s go," Davis said to the group. Here are observations from the open portion of UNC Basketball’s practice. (
MSN.com)
Caleb Wilson’s energy changes vibe at UNC on and off basketball court
There’s no mistaking when
Caleb Wilson enters a room. The 6-10 Carolina freshman forward doesn’t just walk in. He fills the space. His voice carries. His laugh echoes. His presence draws people in. There might be some five-star recruits who don’t have time for other students while walking through the UNC campus, but Wilson is just the opposite. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Basketball Thursday Open Practice
The North Carolina men's basketball team held an open practice session for the media at the Smith Center on Thursday to give reporters a glimpse of this season's Tar Heels at work. Here are 18 minutes of practice video from the open session.
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
Three ACC Tipoff Takeaways Reveal Why UNC Basketball’s Future Looks Bright
When coach
Hubert Davis and general manager Jim Tanner were building
North Carolina's basketball roster, they made it a priority to add size. Last season, only two players stood at least 6-foot-10. This season, there are six: James Brown and Zayden High return, joined by newcomers Ivan Matlekovic, Jarin Stevenson,
Caleb Wilson and
Henri Veesaar. (
Sports Illustrated)
Video: Jaydon Young Thursday Pre-Season Press Conference
UNC junior shooting guard
Jaydon Young speaks with the media Thursday to discuss growing up in North Carolina, his basketball journey to Chapel Hill, leading as a veteran player, his first impressions of
Caleb Wilson, lessons from his father, growing up a Tar Heel fan, and much more.
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
Video: Caleb Wilson Thursday Pre-Season Press Conference
North Carolina freshman forward
Caleb Wilson speaks with the media on Thursday to touch on topics such as the Tar Heels' team chemistry, his passing ability and decision-making, positionless basketball, confidence, work ethic, and much more.
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
With RJ Davis gone, who’s taking the last shot for this season's Tar Heels?
If UNC basketball needed a big bucket over the last few seasons, everyone knew
R.J. Davis was going to be the first option. With the 2024 ACC Player of the Year and third-leading scorer in ACC history no longer in Chapel Hill,
Hubert Davis has to find a new go-to guy on a
2025-26 roster that includes 11 newcomers around senior guard
Seth Trimble. (
MSN.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac's NCAA Eligibility Decision Imminent
UNC Basketball appears to be on the verge of great news surrounding
Luka Bogavac's eligibility. Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson discuss the latest on Bogavac's status, preseason AP Top 25 predictions, the
newly released TV schedule and its impact on recruiting, and more.
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Thu Oct 9, 2025