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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Marcus Paige Joining Charlotte 49ers Basketball Coaching Staff

Marcus Paige is leaving the UNC program to join fellow former Tar Heel guard Wes Miller’s staff at Charlotte. The 2025-26 season marked Paige’s third on staff at his alma mater following a seven-year pro career. He joined the UNC staff ahead of the 2023-24 season as director of team and player development before moving into an assistant coaching role. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Billy Donovan

UNC's basketball coaching search extends beyond the college ranks as current Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is among the candidates for the Tar Heel coaching vacancy. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Joey Powell take a closer look at the coach, the style, and fit for Carolina as the search continues. (View Video)

Coby White gives UNC Basketball coaching search candidate Billy Donovan high marks

Billy Donovan has been one of the prominent coaches mentioned in the UNC Basketball coaching search. Coby White explained that Donovan played a crucial role in his development during his time with the Chicago Bulls. "He was a huge part. When you’re a young player, he is very hard on you...a lot of tough love. He sees something in you," White said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Best and Worst UNC Basketball Games in the Hubert Davis Era

No. 8 UNC 81, No. 2 Duke 77 (April 2, 2022): A highly anticipated rematch from UNC's win in Cameron less than a month earlier, UNC and Duke’s first meeting in the NCAA Tournament lived up to the hype in the Final Four. Caleb Love delivered the dagger three-pointer in the final minute to give UNC a four-point lead and finish the game with 28 points. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Tommy Lloyd

Leading Arizona into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 overall seed, coach Tommy Lloyd is squarely in focus for UNC as a top candidate to take over the Tar Heel program. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a closer look at the coach, the style, and the fit for Carolina. (View Video)

Kenny Smith wants new UNC basketball coach to retire as a Tar Heel

UNC alum Kenny Smith has one request for whoever is hired as the Tar Heels' next basketball coach. Smith, who played from 1983-87 at UNC, spoke about the vacancy during halftime of the Sweet 16 game between Purdue and Texas. "Hubert Davis was going to retire as a Tar Heel. Whoever we [bring] in, they have to want to retire a Tar Heel." (WRAL.com)

Three games, one collapse: How UNC's season spiraled, ending Hubert Davis' tenure

On Tuesday, March 24, Hubert Davis was called to a meeting with Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark and informed he would not return for a sixth season. "This was not an easy decision because of Hubert’s tremendous character and all he has given to the program," Cunningham said. "But we must...compete more consistently at an elite level." (MSN.com)

Joel Berry on being the head coach at North Carolina: "You'd better come ready"

"You'd better come ready." Joel Berry knows the expectations that come with being part of the UNC basketball program in any capacity. Regardless of one's role within the program, the expectations are at a sky-high level, as the mentality every single year is national championship or bust. On the ACC Network's Basketball Podcast, Berry laid out the standard. (Keeping It Heel)

Caleb Wilson Named To Dick Vitale's All-Rolls Royce, Diaper Dandy teams for 2025-26

Caleb Wilson was the Tar Heels' do-it-all maestro, a long, fluid forward who made them look like a million bucks. He filled the stat sheet with hustle plays, savvy post work, and silky jumpers. When they needed a spark, Wilson was almost always the guy who provided it. His December tear was legendary, making the Chapel Hill faithful roar with delight. (ESPN)

Dusty May, Nate Oats Asked About UNC Job, Blueblood Programs

No reporter directly asked Michigan basketball coach Dusty May about the UNC job, but rather what drew him to Ann Arbor and what makes the Michigan job "on par or even higher" than blueblood programs. "I think Michigan is unique. We say that we have the academic profile of Stanford with the passion of SEC football for our athletic department." (Inside Carolina)

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