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Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL

Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar is expected to miss the 2026-27 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15 and will undergo surgery in October. The 7-foot center was drafted by the LA Clippers and traded to Atlanta. He averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds his senior season at UNC. (ESPN)

PJ Hairston Speaks Out After Missing UNC Basketball Alumni Weekend

Former UNC Basketball star P.J. Hairston stirred the pot last week with a social media rant, saying he wasn't invited to alumni weekend and was "hurt" he couldn't join the nearly 300 Tar Heel alumni in Chapel Hill. He addressed those comments and expanded on his feelings in a recent podcast appearance. "We're supposed to be a family," Hairston said. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Matt Able

Matt Able from Carolina Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast to talk about his decision to transfer to UNC and everything he is looking forward to ahead of the upcoming college basketball season. (View Video)

ACC Announces Game Time For ACC/SEC Challenge vs. Arkansas

ESPN announced the network schedule for the men's ACC/SEC Challenge, which showcases many of the nation's premier programs in some of college basketball's most anticipated non-conference matchups. UNC will host Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 1 on ESPN. The ACC/SEC Challenge will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 2. (GoHeels.com)

Cole Anthony excited to build on historic NBL debut

Despite falling short of a win, Cole Anthony showed exactly why he was brought to Melbourne in his first game in a United jersey, putting together a historic performance at John Cain Arena on Saturday. Anthony held a clinic on the court, scoring 30 points. In just 21 minutes of action, he tallied the fifth highest scoring debut in the NBL’s 40-minute era. (Melbourne United)

Roy Williams describes why America loves Michael Jordan

From the grocery aisle to shoe stores and basketball courts everywhere, Michael Jordan has left his mark on the world. No one knows that better than MJ’s former recruiter at North Carolina, retired head basketball coach Roy Williams. Williams talked at length about Jordan the person, recruit and player at UNC around America’s 250th anniversary. (Spectrum News)

Caleb Wilson returns to UNC and gives frat bros a memory they'll never forget

North Carolina basketball coach Michael Malone knocked things out of the park with his alumni weekend, including Caleb Wilson surprising us all with an awesome visit. Part of Wilson's time back on campus included him firing up the crowd during UNC Football's blowout win over East Tennessee State, while also turning heads by dunking all over frat bros. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How Good Will UNC Basketball Be? Football Visits Clemson

Can UNC Basketball's revamped roster under Michael Malone break into the Top 15, or do preseason rankings hint at growing pains ahead? The episode also previews UNC Football's trip to Clemson, with a focus on Billy Edwards' quarterback play, CJ Sadler’s absence, and the defense’s ability to travel. (View Video)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Point Guard Terrence Brown

Terrence Brown from Carolina Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for an interview to talk more about the recent Tar Heel Basketball Reunion, his decision to commit to UNC, share updates on the current team, and more. (View Video)

Michael Malone's organized alumni weekend was exactly what the UNC basketball family needed

How cool is it to see Roy Williams reconnecting with the guys he coached during his career or seeing guys like Phil Ford, Antawn Jamison, Joel Berry II, and others connecting with the current Tar Heels to offer advice and wisdom ahead of the new season? The collection of former players shows that being a Tar Heel doesn't leave these guys. (Keeping It Heel)

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