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Terrence Brown Breaks Through For North Carolina
Tuesday's win against Charlotte was far from a work of art for UNC. But without
Terrence Brown’s 27-point outburst, the Tar Heels would’ve paired its lackluster performance with an embarrassing loss. For the first time in his young Tar Heel career, it was Brown who led the charge, highlighted by his dagger triple with 40 seconds remaining in overtime. (
Inside Carolina)
Neo Avdalas listed among ESPN's top 100 players in men's college basketball
76. Neo Avdalas, North Carolina: At times last season, Avdalas looked like a lottery pick: 33 points, six assists in the second game of his career against Providence; 30 points against Western Carolina a few weeks later. But he averaged just 10.8 points in the other 29 games. His combination of 6-9 size and advanced skill give him an intriguing ceiling. (
ESPN)
Marcus Paige opens up on UNC, the Charlotte 49ers, and his most famous shot
Marcus Paige: "If you had asked me half a year ago where I’d be, I don’t know if I would have predicted this. But it’s been really fun. We had a really good team at Carolina (in 2025-26), then
Caleb Wilson got hurt and kind of derailed our plans. Then, being in flux, and finding an awesome opportunity here in Charlotte has been a lot for me and my family. (
MSN.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Survives Charlotte, Terrence Brown Breaks Out
Thanks to some Chris Webber magic, UNC was able to survive their final exhibition game 89-82 in overtime vs. Charlotte.
Terrence Brown finally had the breakout we've been expecting, but the Tar Heels continued to struggle in key areas, such as rebounding, free throws, and turnovers.
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
Michael Malone says turnovers, efficiency have to change so Tar Heels don’t ‘beat themselves’
“Good teams don’t beat themselves, and right now we’re doing that,”
Michael Malone said following UNC's overtime victory over Charlotte. Through three exhibitions, North Carolina has more turnovers (47) than assists (39). For a team with multiple guards, creating opportunities has come with too many possessions surrendered before a shot goes up. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
The Latest on Cameron Fens’ Eligibility From Michael Malone
"[There's] really no update other than [
Cameron Fens is] still unfortunately ineligible at this time,"
Michael Malone said in his
postgame press conference. "We're allowing this process to play out. I would hope that the NCAA, at some point in time, tries to clean this up because
Cameron Fens deserves to play.
Cameron Fens deserves to be out there." (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Charlotte Postgame Reactions
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas breakdown UNC Basketball's 7-point overtime victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels were paced by
Terrence Brown's 27 points in the victory.
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
10 observations from UNC Basketball's overtime win vs. Charlotte
Rebounding might be the biggest concern for UNC. For the second straight game, UNC was outrebounded. The Tar Heels had a 36-30 disadvantage on the boards, with Charlotte snagging 12 offensive rebounds and turning those into 18 second-chance points. Freshman center
Sayon Keita had 12 points, but his 3 assists were probably his biggest stat. (
MSN.com)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Survives Exhibition Finale vs. Charlotte
College basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina for a breakdown of North Carolina's final preseason exhibition against Charlotte. The Tar Heels came back in the second half and beat the 49ers in overtime, 89-82.
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
North Carolina vs. Charlotte Postgame Quotes
Charlotte Coach
Wes Miller on the opportunity to play back at UNC: "I'm really grateful to Coach Malone, he's done such a remarkable job and kind of embracing the Carolina family, and it meant a lot to me. I know a lot of the teammates and friends that have been part of this program. So I'm really grateful to him for allowing us to come in and play." (
GoHeels.com)