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Video: Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, Cade Bennerman Monday Interviews
North Carolina Basketball freshman
Maximo Adams,
Kevin Thomas, and
Cade Bennerman spoke with the media on Monday following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro.
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Takeaways on UNC's new roster in Michael Malone's preseason debut vs. USC
While North Carolina waits for an eligibility ruling on fifth-year senior
Cameron Fens, it was freshman
Maximo Adams who provided the most excitement for Tar Heels fans. Adams was UNC's first substitute, and in a 90-second span he grabbed a big offensive rebound, connected on a three, and then made a physical defensive stop on the other end. (
CBS Sports)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - No Midrange Game In UNC Basketball's Modern Offense
UNC Basketball ushers in a new era as Coach
Michael Malone prioritizes analytics-driven shot selection and a defensive mindset. Can the Tar Heels’ aversion to the mid-range jumper take them to the next level, or will it spark controversy among fans?
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson Putting Up Solid Numbers
Caleb Wilson put together two productive preseason games for Chicago and showed why he was the NBA draft’s fourth overall pick, even as the Bulls lost both games. The rookie scored 21 points on Friday against Memphis, then followed with 17 points Sunday in Denver.
Cameron Johnson started for the Nuggets and scored 15 points in 25 minutes. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - What UNC Basketball's Exhibition Opener Forecasts
UNC Basketball fans finally got to see what a
Michael Malone-coached Tar Heel team looked like Friday. While only an exhibition, Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell of Inside Carolina discuss what UNC's 88-70 win over USC may tell us about the coming season.
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Isaiah Denis says his confident, breakthrough performance was 'personal'
Isaiah Denis could have left when UNC changed basketball coaches, but the sophomore stayed. On Friday, in
Michael Malone’s debut, Denis was rewarded with a coming-out party for fans who barely saw him on the court his tough freshman season. "This is definitely personal for me," Denis said after playing only 33 minutes over 10 games last season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Michael Malone’s Unofficial UNC Welcome is a Hit: 'You want to win for him'
When
Michael Malone stepped onto the court Friday in Greensboro, he took a look up. Maybe it was to check the time on the pregame clock. Or maybe, as the Tar Heel fans greeted him with a raucous ovation, Malone was taking a moment to think, ‘Is this really happening?’ Malone’s unofficial debut as UNC Basketball coach will go down as a success. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC Football and Basketball Postgame Reactions
UNC Football vs. Pitt and Basketball vs. USC postgame reactions from Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum on the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” breaking down the two Tar Heel victories this weekend.
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Sun Oct 11, 2026
20 observations from UNC Basketball exhibition victory over USC
Neo Avdalas had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists as a do-everything player for the Tar Heels. Avdalas showed he can be a scorer, facilitator, and rebounder. With as much as he had the basketball in his hands, it's clear Avdalas has the trust of coach
Michael Malone. UNC had a staggering 35-5 advantage in bench points and a 47-33 rebounding advantage. (
MSN.com)
Michael Malone used 24 different UNC lineups against USC
The Tar Heels used 24 lineup combinations during its exhibition matchup against USC, giving fans their first look at how
Michael Malone might piece together this
UNC Basketball roster. Tracking those combinations offers a closer look at how much experimenting took place over 40 minutes. Here's a breakdown of how it all shaped out on Friday: (
Keeping It Heel)