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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Day'Ron Sharpe Re-Signs With Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed center Day'Ron Sharpe to a multi-year contract. Sharpe has spent his entire four-year NBA career with Brooklyn after the Nets selected him with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft via trade with Phoenix. During the 2024-25 season, Sharpe averaged 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. (Brooklyn Nets)

Hall of Famer Ray Allen visits UNC basketball

One of the major factors in the hiring of Jim Tanner as the general manager of the UNC basketball program was due to his experience as an agent at the NBA level. Ray Allen is one of the most notable players he represented. One of the best shooters to ever play the game, Allen made a special visit to Chapel Hill to visit the UNC basketball program. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Hoops With Isaiah Hicks - Episode 2

A good game and a good practice always begins with a great warm up. Former North Carolina forward and 2017 national champion Isaiah Hicks discuss the art of form shooting and the value it has on overall success. No detail is too small! (View Video)

Hubert Davis Recognizes Pressure to Meet UNC Basketball Standard

UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis acknowledged the pressure that’s attached to the approaching college basketball season. "I feel the same way that I’ve felt the last four years," he said Tuesday. "There is a pressure and expectation for us to be good this year. 'The standard is the standard.' And there’s an expectation every year for us to reach that standard." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 2025-26 UNC Basketball Preview: Henri Veesaar

Former UNC basketball star Tyler Zeller discusses Henri Veesaar's potential impact, rim protection, soft touch, floor-stretching abilities, his fit in Hubert Davis's system, and predictions for his performance. Key topics include Veesaar's development areas, and how his skillset compares to traditional UNC big men. (View Video)

Men's NCAA basketball Top 25 rankings: Awards candidates

25: North Carolina: Caleb Wilson being one of the best freshmen in the country and among the most productive players in the ACC would take some of the pressure off Hubert Davis. Davis will give Wilson, a two-way player with tremendous ability, every chance to produce. Side note: We also love Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar as a breakout candidate. (ESPN.com)

Armando Bacot In Talks To Continue Basketball Career Overseas

EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce Istanbul (Turkey) are close to finalizing a deal with big man Armando Bacot. According to sources, the 25-year-old center is expected to be the final roster addition ahead of the 2025-26 season, per sources. Bacot is coming off his first professional season, which he spent in the NBA G League with the Memphis Hustle. (BasketNews.com)

Bill Belichick debut attracts UNC legends to Kenan Memorial Stadium

We knew that the star power would be out and about at Kenan Stadium for Bill Belichick's debut with UNC football, but the university put together a major flex by having a trio of legends sitting together. The trio of Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, and Lawrence Taylor was shown on the ESPN broadcast enjoying the UNC's season opener together. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Basketball Seeks More Lineup Options With Increased Roster Height

After spending a season running lineups with four guards at 6-foot-4 or shorter, Hubert Davis and his staff set out to avoid having to resort to those combinations again. Last year UNC had two players listed at 6-foot-10 or taller. This year’s roster has six, including two 7-footers. Davis spoke on Tuesday about the targeted needs in the transfer portal. (Inside Carolina)

Garrison Brooks Signs With New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to sign former UN forward Garrison Brooks. While terms of the deal aren't specified, it’s almost certain to be an Exhibit 10 contract. The Birmingham Squadron, New Orleans’ G League affiliate, recently acquired the returning rights to Brooks, who spent the past two seasons with BC Wolves in Lithuania. (Hoops Rumors)

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