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Video: IC Podcast - New Roles, New Expectations for UNC Basketball Veterans

UNC Basketball veterans Isaiah Denis, Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Young met with the media Thursday, sharing their early experiences with new coach Michael Malone and insight into the new roles and expectations for them both individually and as a team. (View Video)

Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse College Open State Of The Art Multi-Media Center

Michael Jordan is known for his legendary dunks and famous Nike kicks. Now, he's also the latest celebrity philanthropist to pour into HBCUs. On Wednesday, Morehouse College celebrated the grand opening of the Morehouse Multimedia Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The state-of-the-art facility was funded by a gift from NBA legend Michael Jordan. (ESSENCE)

Finding the fire: Jarin Stevenson’s quiet path to being vocal leader

Jarin Stevenson is a quiet young man with a pleasant personality off the court. During Thursday’s press conference at the Smith Center, the 6-10 forward constantly smiled while talking about how Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC roster has come together. But the first-year Carolina coach’s mission has been to change Stevenson's demeanor on the court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

For returnees, Michael Malone brings UNC men's basketball 'energy'

"Knowing I had a good relationship with Chris Paul," Isaiah Denis said, "he reached out to Chris Paul, like, 'Yo, I need you to tell Isaiah to get out of the transfer portal.'" That seemingly is a common refrain among players as UNC opened basketball practice with Michael Malone on Tuesday. He’s intense, yes. But there’s "a belief" the Tar Heels can be good. (MSN.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast - UNC Basketball Practice Begins, Matt Able and Neo Avdalas join

UNC Football has an early open date as it prepares for nine straight weeks of games (5:20). Tar Heel Basketball has started practice with exhibition season just two weeks away (19:04). Two new Tar Heels Matt Able (31:11) and Neo Avdalas (49:20) join. Plus, Montross Day of Service (23:49), and more. (Read More...)

'Bones' Denis finds fit, fresh start in Michael Malone’s system

After a frustrating freshman season, Isaiah Denis couldn’t have been blamed if he decided to continue his career at another college. Coach Michael Malone liked the talent he saw in the 6-4 guard from Charlotte and did everything he could to keep him at UNC. Denis said Malone made coming back for another season at North Carolina an easy decision. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jarin Stevenson is playing with a new edge and the Tar Heels are noticing

Whether it's trash talking, defending a teammate, or serving as a constant source of energy, Jaydon Young has never backed down from bringing fiery intensity on the basketball court. Now, Young is seeing signs that fellow senior Jarin Stevenson, UNC Basketball's most experienced frontcourt player, is beginning to tap into that fiery side a bit more. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targets 5-Star PG Nasir Anderson

UNC Basketball has accelerated its pursuit of 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson as he cancels his USC visit and moves up his trip to Chapel Hill. Are Michael Malone and the Tar Heel coaching staff closing in on their first elite 2027 commit? (View Video)

Video: Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis Thursday UNC Basketball Press Conferences

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson joins guards Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis to discuss the Tar Heels' first week of basketball practice under new coach Michael Malone, team chemistry, role development, and more. (View Video)

UNC Basketball Player Profile: Neo Avdalas Gives Tar Heels a Versatile Playmaker

At 6-foot-9, Neo Avdalas brings a unique combination of size, ball handling, and playmaking to the Tar Heels. After showing plenty of potential during his freshman season at Virginia Tech, Neo now heads to Chapel Hill with an opportunity to take another step forward in his development and potentially play an important role in UNC's offense. (Tar Heel Blue)

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