UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

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. (View Video)

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. (View Video)

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)

Ex-Hokie Neoklis Avdalas hopes UNC Basketball a 'better fit' for him

A year ago, Virginia Tech fans were eagerly anticipating the impact that highly touted newcomer Neoklis Avdalas might have on the Hokies. A year later, Avdalas is on the roster of a different ACC team — North Carolina. So he was wearing a UNC uniform at ACC media days Wednesday in Charlotte. Avdalas said that joining the Tar Heels was a "no-brainer." (Roanoke Times)

What Stood Out in Carolina Basketball's 88-70 Exhibition Win Over USC

Retaining Jarin Stevenson was a priority for UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone, who viewed the veteran forward as a cornerstone piece. Stevenson validated that sentiment Friday. Stevenson's versatile skill set was on full display, as he finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Pulls Away From USC In Exhibition Opener

Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down North Carolina's 88-70 exhibition win over USC. Jarin Stevenson led the Tar Heels with 25 points and 10 rebounds while Isaiah Denis and Neo Avdalas showed why they were targeted to be on Michael Malone's first UNC Basketball roster. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 88, USC 70

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Box Score)

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