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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball, Blue Bloods, and a Diamond Cup

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the proposed Diamond Cup, a multi-team college basketball event that would feature the blue bloods of the sport at neutral locations playing a round-robin type schedule. (View Video)

Jackie Manuel Selected for Inaugural NABC Flight School

The NABC on Wednesday announced the assistant men's basketball coaches and athletic administrators who have been selected to participate in the inaugural NABC Flight School presented by Nike on May 21. American University men's basketball associate head coach Jackie Manuel is one of just 25 assistant coaches across the country invited to this event. (American University Athletics)

Tipoff Time Announced For UNC Basketball's Dec. 19 CBS Sports Classic Matchup With Kentucky

Game organizers announced the game times for the 2026 CBS Sports Classic on Thursday. The Classic will return to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Dec. 19, 2026. North Carolina's matchup with Kentucky will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET, immediately following the noon game between Kansas and Ohio State. The games will be televised on CBS. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Matt Able Situation Explained. Should He Really Go To The NBA?

Andrew Jones and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 discuss the NBA Draft decision facing incoming UNC transfer Matt Able as he continues working out for NBA personnel ahead of the draft. Able has until May 27 to withdraw from the draft if he wishes to play for the Tar Heels. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Non-Conference Preview, Roster Turnover

Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's chances in non-conference play and the NCAA Tournament, roster turnover, and the impact of newcomers like Matt Able and, potentially, Alexandros Samodurov. (View Video)

Coby White Family Foundation launches scholarship program rooted in legacy, access and opportunity

The Coby White Family Foundation is expanding its commitment to community impact with the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support Black and Brown students pursuing higher education across North Carolina. The initiative will award two $10,000 scholarships annually to incoming college freshmen at UNC and other universities. (WCNC)

Matt Able Speaks Further On NBA Draft Decision As Withdrawal Deadline Nears

As the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaches, Matt Able continues to test the waters at the professional level. On Tuesday, Able worked out in front of NBA personnel at the Life Sports Agency pro day in El Segundo, California. The incoming North Carolina transfer has yet to withdraw his name from next month’s draft ahead of the May 27 deadline. (Inside Carolina)

UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with blue blood-laden college basketball event

College basketball's next huge regular-season event is in the works and, if it materializes as planned, will give the sport another massive must-see attraction. The proposal — currently in the latter planning stages — is an eight-team pool-play event called the "Diamond Cup" that would debut for the 2027-28 men's basketball season, sources reported. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Pro Day Comments, Yann Kamagate's Recruitment

UNC Basketball faces uncertainty as Matt Able’s NBA draft decision looms. Isaac Schade discusses Able’s revealing Pro Day comments, what his potential departure means for UNC’s backcourt, and the Tar Heels' recruitment of 7-footer Yann Kamagate. (View Video)

Matt Able has 'two great options' as he weighs staying in NBA Draft vs. playing at UNC

Matt Able said playing for UNC vs. staying in the NBA Draft comes down to what he hears about where he would be drafted and by which team. "Either way, I have two great options, I would be able to develop regardless. But it’s just weighing the options and figuring out what I want to do." ESPN’s mock draft has Able going early in the second round. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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