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Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Hall of Fame Connections On Michael Malone's UNC Basketball Staff

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the impressive Hall of Fame connections on the UNC men's basketball coaching staff under head coach Michael Malone, including John Calipari (Chuck Martin), Mark Few (Jorge Sans), and the Tar Heels' own storied history with Dean Smith and Roy Williams. (View Video)

Harrison Barnes Stops By His Newly Purchased Bank In Iowa

The new owner of Community State Bank in Paton stopped by Wednesday to meet with the staff and introduce the new board. Iowa native Harrison Barnes, of Barnes & Company, and an NBA veteran recently purchased the 70-year-old bank and said banking was an option he wanted to invest in after he was entering his final years of his playing career. (Raccoon Valley Radio)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - A Return To Elite Defense For UNC Basketball?

Can coach Michael Malone's proven defensive philosophy transform UNC Basketball into an elite unit? The conversation focused on Tar Heels’ defensive DNA, questions about the backcourt’s defensive acumen, and whether athletic players like Jarin Stevenson and Sayon Keita can anchor the frontcourt. (View Video)

Michael Malone Living a New Life at UNC: This Isn’t the NBA Anymore

Four months into his tenure as UNC Men's Basketball coach, Michael Malone has embraced what it means to be at the helm of a prestigious college program. He has traveled the world looking for talent. Instead of watching NBA MVP's, he's now watching high school basketball players. Malone was even on campus making sure his players were in class. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - What Ifs for UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball is preparing for the start of preseason practice in about a month. A number of questions surround the program as the players begin conditioning, bonding, and practicing. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss some major hypotheses entering the end of summer. (View Video)

How Michael Malone is Bringing UNC's New-Look Basketball Team Together

More than half of the UNC Basketball roster is new to Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels return just five players from last season's team and only three were on scholarship. That's the new norm in college basketball. With 11 new players on coach Michael Malone's first roster, he has emphasized the importance of team chemistry since they arrived on campus. (TarHeel247)

Harrison Barnes invests $25 million to buy Iowa bank and chase a new dream

The NBA landscape is changing by the day. Players aren’t just basketballers anymore; they’re businessmen. San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes is the latest example of that, as it was reported that the 34-year-old has purchased a small bank in his home state of Iowa. In Barnes’ case, it’s not just about preserving the generational wealth he’s built. (Basketball Network)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Cameron Fens Ineligible; Football Kicks Off

Cameron Fens' eligibility crisis throws a wrench into UNC Basketball's plans ahead of the season opener. Will the NCAA (or courts) clear Fens in time to fill a critical frontcourt gap? And UNC Football gears up for their season debut against TCU in Ireland. (View Video)

Candid Coaches: Who was the best college basketball coaching hire of 2026?

Who was the best high-major coaching hire of the 2026 cycle? 3. Michael Malone, UNC: 16%. "It ain't even close. Malone is the best hire by far. The guy won an NBA championship." "Very difficult to argue against Malone given his track record and the similarities between college and pro basketball today. You cannot question his coaching acumen. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Predictions for UNC Basketball's Top 8 in the Rotation

The UNC Basketball roster is set, but who cracks Coach Michael Malone’s 8-man rotation? Terrence Brown’s scoring mentality and leadership headline a roster stacked with backcourt talent. Can newcomers Cameron Fens, Sayon Keita, or Alexandros Samodurov seize control of the five spot. (View Video)

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