UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Surges Into UNC Spotlight

Could freshman center Sayon Keita emerge as UNC Basketball's most important player this season? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss Keita's breakout performances, his shot-altering defense, and what his rapid development means for the Tar Heels’ frontcourt depth. (View Video)

Silent but strong, Alex Samodurov has succeeded overseas. Now he’s in the Hill.

Alexandros Samodurov is preparing for his first season on the North Carolina men’s basketball team, bringing four years of professional basketball experience in Greece and an international resume that includes a EuroLeague championship and a bronze medal with the Greek national team. But Samodurov’s accomplishments are only part of his story. (Daily Tar Heel)

After years of false hope, Chicago Bulls first-round pick Caleb Wilson feels inevitable

All eyes will be on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, when Caleb Wilson and his teammates tip off the 2026-27 regular season against the Raptors in Toronto. "I’m just really excited for the opportunity to play," Wilson said of his pending debut. "I’ve been waiting on this opportunity my whole life, and it’s finally here. So just really a lot of excitement." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Playing in a packed Smith Center is a dream come true for Terrence Brown

From Fairleigh Dickinson to Utah to North Carolina, one may wonder when it will hit Terrence Brown just how far his college basketball journey has taken him. He theorizes it’ll be his first game in the Smith Center, which holds 22,000 fans — what he always dreamed of. "Probably before tip off. I’ll look up and be like, wow, this is really happening." (Daily Tar Heel)

College basketball's NIL arms race, from $5M to $25M+: Breaking down roster values for 2026-27

Tier 1: $20 million plus: North Carolina is nearly running stride-for-stride financially with Tobacco Road rival Duke, by the way. Michael Malone's first year did not come with a huge downturn in spending capacity relative to most others at the top of the sport. Carolina had pockets deep enough to remain in many a recruiting battle it entered in the spring. (CBS Sports)

UNC knows how dangerous Matt Able can be and now gets him on its side

UNC fans know what happens when Matt Able gets comfortable behind the three-point line after watching him score 19 points and drain five threes against the Tar Heels last season. Now, the former NC State guard brings that shooting to Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball roster. The challenge now is turning a familiar threat into a dependable weapon. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: IC Podcast - What We've Learned From UNC Basketball Exhibitions

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss takeaways from UNC's first two exhibitions of the preseason, thoughts on Michael Malone's first team, Terrence Brown and the backcourt, Jarin Stevenson, and the impressive young Sayon Keita. (View Video)

Tar Heels Say They Need to 'Gang Rebound'

Indiana grabbed 22 more rebounds than the Tar Heels, and it was the biggest factor in the outcome. "Anytime you get that outrebounded, 5- to-31 — that's a crazy number," first-year UNC Coach Michael Malone said after the game inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. "We gave up 20 offensive rebounds for 17 points. That was a point of emphasis all week." (TarHeel247)

Maximo Adams’ on-court intensity feeds on tough love

Maximo Adams has an alter ego. By all accounts, the freshman forward is reserved off the court. But: "When game time comes, [I’ll] turn into a completely different person," Maximo said. His brother, Marcus, calls it "showtime." Maximo excels at delivering big moments and getting the crowd going. His on-court persona lets him change a game’s energy. (Daily Tar Heel)

October Games are Good for UNC Basketball

As poorly as much of UNC's exhibition basketball game against Indiana went on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, it didn't occur without benefiting the Tar Heels. On the one hand, the game didn't mean anything and won't find a home in the standings or factor into UNC's NET numbers. Yet, it was quite useful in what it exposed, which was quite a bit. (TarHeel247)

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