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Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone Going International? The Latest With UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest efforts by UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his Tar Heel staff to replace Henri Veesaar's frontcourt presence and bolster the Tar Heels' backcourt, focusing specifically on several overseas prospects. (View Video)

UNC’s history of losing one-season players with eligibility left is short, but it began 54 years ago

The departures of Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson mark the second time in UNC history that two players with remaining eligibility have left for the NBA after one season in Chapel Hill. Before he arrived on campus, it was assumed freshman Caleb Wilson would be a Tar Heel for one season. There was hope that UNC would get Veesaar for two seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Discussing Henri Veesaar's Decision

Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft on Friday, with the intent on staying in the draft and not returning to North Carolina. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss his decision, what they learned the last few days that led to it, and more. (View Video)

Freshmen, Transfers, and More: Every Newcomer Joining UNC Men’s Basketball

As Michael Malone embarks on his first season as UNC Men's Basketball coach, he’s recruited several newcomers to the program. Malone and staff have mined from traditional high school recruiting and the transfer portal to fill out UNC's roster, and that work is continuing. Here is every new face to date that will join the team for the 2026-27 season. (Chapelboro.com)

Inside UNC’s now-delayed push for new basketball arena at Carolina North

After two years of behind-the-scenes work on a new basketball arena at its planned Carolina North development, top officials at the University of North Carolina created a detailed draft launch plan for the new venue late last year. “From Dean to Dream – A New Home for Carolina Basketball,” they titled the video that was to be part of the presentation. (WRAL.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where Does UNC Turn Following Henri Veesaar's Departure

UNC center Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft and intends to stay in. The Tar Heels must pivot immediately and find a new center. The good news is that North Carolina knows they can move on. Where will Michael Malone and staff turn? (View Video)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC's Henri Veesaar Declaring for NBA Draft

Michael Malone will need a new player to man the center position next year as Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss the implications for next year's UNC Basketball roster with this latest development. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar Entering NBA Draft

North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar will forgo his senior season and enter the NBA Draft. In his lone season in Chapel Hill, the Tallinn, Estonia native averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds — both second on the team — earning Second-Team All-ACC honors and becoming the fourth transfer in program history to earn all-conference recognition at UNC. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Decision Time For Henri Veesaar

The NBA Draft Early Entry deadline is Friday at 11:59 PM ET and still we haven't heard any news about Henri Veesaar's NBA draft decision. Will he return to UNC? Will he test the NBA Draft waters? The NCAA's new proposed 5-in-5 rule seems imminent. How will that affect Seth Trimble and other graduating seniors? (View Video)

Why UNC’s Michael Malone hire is no Bill Belichick rerun

Given the way UNC’s football coaching search played out, many compared basketball coach Michael Malone’s hiring to Bill Belichick’s. On the surface, the comparison makes sense. Both were successful pro coaches, and both hirings came together quickly. But that is where the similarities end. UNC’s hiring of Malone is nothing like its hiring of Belichick. (USA Today)

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