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UNC Men's Basketball To Play Illinois At 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown

UNC and Illinois will square off in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown on Jan. 30, pitting two programs that expect to compete for their respective league titles in a crucial late-season non-conference contest. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, with game time and TV designation to be announced at a later date. (GoHeels.com)

Henri Veesaar's Draft-Night Fall Is a Cautionary Tale, But Not a Failure

Henri Veesaar left millions in guaranteed NIL money behind to pursue the NBA. After falling from projected late first-round status to No. 52 overall, his story has become a cautionary tale. But it also reflects a player choosing to bet on himself and move forward. The Los Angeles Clippers drafted him before he was immediately dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. (RoundTable.io)

Coby White to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets on 3-year, $74M deal

Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt following Charlotte's agreed-upon trade to send LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (ESPN)

Report: UNC Men's Basketball to face NC State in non-conference game in Greensboro Coliseum

North Carolina Men's Basketball is reportedly set to play NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum in a non-conference matchup this December. Contract details are still being finalized and haven't been released publicly, but multiple sources noted that the tentative date for the game is set for Dec. 15, following the ACC/SEC Challenge the week prior. (247 Sports)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the UNC men's basketball roster, team development during the summer sessions in Chapel Hill, new additions to the Tar Heels, early observations, summer camp game results between the veterans and returning players, and more. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA Draft

A lifelong dream came true Wednesday for North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar when he heard his name called with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-footer from Tallinn, Estonia makes the next step in his basketball career following one season in Chapel Hill where averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Is UNC's Highest NBA Draft Pick In 2 Decades

Caleb Wilson goes No. 4 to the Chicago Bulls and it's great news for the Tar Heels. He's the highest draft pick for UNC Basketball since Marvin Williams went No. 2 in 2005. This is big for Carolina from a branding and visibility standpoint, particularly with someone of Caleb's personality. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson's selection at No. 4 in NBA Draft puts him among UNC Basketball royalty

There are several ways to be considered a legend at a blue-blood program like UNC. One criteria would be where a player is selected in the NBA Draft. When Caleb Wilson was drafted No. 4, he entered a select group of Tar Heel royalty. Seven players have gone at that spot and are not only huge names in Chapel Hill, but in the world of college basketball. (TarHeel247)

Video: Caleb Wilson drafted by Chicago Bulls with 4th overall pick

Watch as NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces on Tuesday night that the Chicago Bulls have selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson follows Michael Jordan’s path to Chicago, wants to 'be better than Mike'

Caleb Wilson is headed to Chicago, joining one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises and following the path of the most famous Tar Heel, Michael Jordan. The moment Tuesday, when the Chicago Bulls made Wilson the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, carried added meaning because former UNC coach Hubert Davis was at the Barclays Center to share it with him. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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