UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Season Begins, Recruiting Wins

UNC Basketball hosts Western Carolina on Monday. Meanwhile, Michael Malone landed his first elite high school recruit in DeMarcus Henry, a monumental start to UNC's 2027 recruiting class, and the Tar Heels are hosting more recruits this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell sort through it all. (View Video)

Lucas: A Fast Learner

Sayon Keita played 80 combined minutes in UNC's three preseason games. And there is no doubt which one of those minutes was his favorite. With nine minutes left in the Tar Heels' win over Southern Cal, Keita forced a turnover, grabbed the loose ball, looked up, and saw no defenders between the freshman and the basket. He knew exactly what to do. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina vs. Western Carolina Basketball Preview: The Michael Malone Era Officially Begins

Western Carolina was picked to finish eighth out of 11 teams in the SoCon preseason poll. Until North Carolina fixes its rebounding woes, every outing will fixate on its ability to crash the glass. Monday night will be no different, as the Catamounts rely on a handful of players under 6-foot-5, yet were the best rebounding team in the SoCon a season ago. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Men's Basketball 2026-27 Preview

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com recap preseason action and look ahead to the first home game of the season for Tar Heel Men's Basketball, Monday night against Western Carolina at 7pm in the Smith Center. (View Video)

Matt Able’s NBA Draft Journey Led Him Back to North Carolina

After the NBA combine, where Matt Able received feedback from NBA teams but not the first-round guarantee he was looking for, he granted UNC fans their wish: returning to college for his sophomore season under coach Michael Malone. But the combine gave Able legitimate feedback and a better understanding of what he can become as a basketball player. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels in NBA: Six 3s, 23 points for Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson poured in 23 points, making six 3-pointers, with five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks on Friday, but in a 125-111 road loss to the Boston Celtics that dropped Chicago to 1-5. Cameron Johnson was the only Tar Heel to win Friday, contributing 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and a steal to Denver’s 127-120 victory at Phoenix. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Audio: Jones Angell Previews UNC Football vs. Miami, Men’s Basketball vs. Western Carolina

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell discusses UNC football and men’s basketball, ahead of two big games: Football hosts No. 1 Miami on Saturday in Kenan Stadium, while men’s basketball opens their season Monday against Western Carolina. UNC women’s basketball also has their opener Monday, in Paris against Oklahoma. Jones’ll get there someday. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - DeMarcus Henry Commits To North Carolina

Michael Malone's first commitment of the 2027 basketball recruiting class is 5-star DeMarcus Henry. The 6-7 wing chose the Tar Heels over Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and others. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the impact of Henry's commitment. (View Video)

What UNC Men's Basketball is paying opponents in non-conference schedule

It pays to have a rival. UNC Men's Basketball is paying $657,500 to seven different opponents across its 10-game home non-conference slate, according to game contracts obtained via public records request. But UNC will make that amount back in full - and then some - with one game against N.C. State on Dec. 15 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 4 Bold UNC Basketball Predictions

Audacious forecasts fly as Neo Avdalas is predicted to lead the Tar Heels in assists and rebounds, but not points, while freshman Sayon Keita is predicted to crash the ACC All-Defensive Team. Can Terrence Brown reach the 40-point mark in a game, and will UNC win the ACC Tournament in Michael Malone’s first season? (View Video)

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