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Matt Able among NBA draft withdrawal decisions that could impact college basketball

Matt Able got an early start on generating draft buzz with a standout performance at the NBA Draft Combine. He played well in both scrimmages. He's still likely heading to UNC, but he's also closer to the first round than initially thought. Under coach Michael Malone, Able would be expected to become one of the focal points for the Tar Heels on the perimeter. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Grading Michael Malone’s First 40 Days as UNC Basketball Coach

Michael Malone has been on the job for 40 days as the new UNC Basketball head coach. Considering everything, how would you grade the job he's done so far for the Tar Heels? What would need to change to make that grade better? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Welcomes Neo Avdalas To Carolina Family

Neoklis Avdalas, a 6-9 rising sophomore guard from Greece, is joining the North Carolina Men's Basketball team after one season at Virginia Tech. Avdalas averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in 31 games for the Hokies. He twice earned ACC Rookie-of-the-Week honors. He went to Blacksburg after playing two seasons in Greece's HEBA A1 league. (GoHeels.com)

RJ Hampton Discusses His 'Great Time' Playing for Michael Malone

RJ Hampton was the No. 5 ranked player in the 2019 basketball recruiting class. The 6-foot-5 guard played one year out of high school with the New Zealand Breakers before being selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he crossed paths with Michael Malone. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing of Transfer Neoklis Avdalas

The first of Michael Malone’s transfer portal additions is official as UNC Basketball announced the signing of Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas on Monday. The 6-foot-9 combo guard and native of Kalamata, Greece averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists his one season in Blacksburg, following four years of professional basketball in Greece. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster, Staff Filling Out

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has added more coaches to his staff, added a new player to the incoming recruiting class, and has begun doling out offers to 2027 recruits. The Inside Carolina crew sees a type of preferred skill set and build that may become a template for the Tar Heels' new direction. (View Video)

Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits

The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard Matt Able. Plus, Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out scholarship offers, 4-star wing Kevin Thomas committed to the Tar Heels, Baseball took the series over State, Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the Final Four, Kenan Stadium is getting a makeover, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone Offers DeMarcus Henry, Yann Kamagate

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his staff have offered Class of 2027 small forward DeMarcus Henry and Class of 2028 big man Yann Kamagate. The Tar Heel coaches were in Tennessee over the weekend watching multiple recruits at the EYBL Memphis event. (View Video)

Charles Barkley claims Caleb Wilson 'has the most upside' in the NBA Draft

It’s safe to say that Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a massive fan of UNC forward Caleb Wilson, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson had a magnificent freshman season before suffering a broken thumb that prematurely ended his year. He was named a Consensus Second Team All-American. (On3.com)

Vince Carter recalls Michael Jordan’s legendary return to UNC for pickup games

Michael Jordan rewrote the narrative that NBA titles could be won with a guard in the starring role. In doing so, he inspired an entire generation of guards who grew up watching his game, daring to believe that one day they, too, could reach those heights. One player who felt that influence firsthand was his legitimate successor at UNC – Vince Carter. (Basketball Network)

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