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Matt Able Ready to Trade Supporting Role for Starring Opportunity at UNC

Sophomore guard Matt Able's move from Raleigh to Chapel Hill is historic. He is believed to be the first Wolfpack basketball player to transfer directly to North Carolina in the modern era, crossing rivalry lines after one season at NC State. However, his previous affiliation should quickly become secondary if he produces at the level the Tar Heels expect. (Yahoo! Sports)

Dave Hanners coached Allen Iverson, says Terrence Brown reminds him of 'The Answer'

For three seasons as a Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach, Dave Hanners had a front-row seat to marvel at Allen Iverson’s talent. When Hanners, a former UNC player and assistant coach, saw Terrence Brown during summer workouts and scrimmages at the Smith Center, "I thought I was watching Allen Iverson...because Terrence Brown is a walking clone." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Creighton Lebo Named Assistant Basketball Coach At Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas men's basketball head coach John Shulman has announced the addition of assistant coach Creighton Lebo to his staff as the Bears continue building toward another conference championship run. Lebo arrives in Conway after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant at UNC under coach Hubert Davis. (Central Arkansas Athletics)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson, David Sisk On UNC Basketball's Big Man Hunt

College basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk joins former UNC and NBA forward John Henson to share the latest scoop on Michael Malone’s search for a big man to complete his 2026-27 Tar Heel basketball roster, including where things stand with Micah Handlogten, Duke Brennan, Cameron Fens, and 2027 recruits. (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte

UNC Men's Basketball will play West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 27, in Charlotte in the Dick Vitale Invitational. The Charlotte Sports Foundation and ESPN will host the game at the Spectrum Center (tip time TBA). This will be the sixth game between UNC and West Virginia and the first since Dec. 21, 1965. The Mountaineers have won all five previous games. (GoHeels.com)

Armando Bacot Signs Overseas With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced Thursday that it has signed Armando Bacot to a two-year contract. Bacot enters his second EuroLeague season after debuting with Fenerbahce Istanbul last season. Playing alongside his new Maccabi teammate Bonzie Colson, Bacot helped Fenerbahce win the Turkish Super Cup, Turkish Cup, and Turkish League championship. (EuroLeague Basketball)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Dave Hanners

On the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," former UNC basketball player and assistant coach Dave Hanners offers plenty of insights into Coach Michael Malone and the roster he has assembled. He says that Terrence Brown reminds him of an NBA player he coached: Allen Iverson. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview - Matt Able

The 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster preview series rolls on as we set our sights on NC State transfer Matt Able. Can he become UNC’s next breakout scorer? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams examine Able’s unique transfer, his strengths as a sharpshooting guard, and more. (View Video)

Cole Anthony To Continue Basketball Career In Australia

Melbourne United has locked in the final piece of the team’s roster for the NBL27 season with the signature of 26-year-old point guard Cole Anthony. Anthony comes to United as one of the most athletic and dynamic guards the NBL will have seen. Anthony's NBA career has included five seasons with the Orlando Magic and one with the Milwaukee Bucks. (Melbourne United)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Villanova Transfer Duke Brennan Eyeing UNC Basketball

With Villanova basketball transfer Duke Brennan, a 6'10", 250-pound double-double machine, considering UNC, is a new starting center on the horizon? Isaac Schade discusses how Brennan compares to Micah Handlogten and Cameron Fens, and the ripple effect on the Tar Heels' frontcourt depth. (View Video)

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