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Video: Jason Capel Discusses UNC Basketball
Former North Carolina forward and current ESPN analyst
Jason Capel joined the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to share his insights on this season’s UNC Basketball team, coaching transitions, and some confrontations he had at the Smith Center while on the Pitt coaching staff.
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Wed Nov 4, 2026
Roy Williams Welcomes Michael Malone Into UNC Coaching Family
When
Michael Malone made his first trip of the regular season down the Carolina blue carpet onto the Smith Center floor as North Carolina’s head coach, his eyes went to one place. Perched in his regular seat overlooking the home tunnel, waiting for Malone to make his entrance, was the man whose name is permanently stamped on the court:
Roy Williams. (
Inside Carolina)
Cones on rim, scores kept for defensive stops: How UNC is trying to fix rebounding problem
The drills have no hoops, and in some cases a cone sits on the basket, a setup UNC coaches hope will teach players that they win rebounds through positioning and effort. After being outrebounded their last two exhibition games, it happened again in Monday’s win vs. Western Carolina. Coaches are trying to fix the problem, but progress was hard to spot. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone Wins Debut, But Should UNC Basketball Fans Be Concerned?
Michael Malone is officially 1-0 as North Carolina's head coach, but UNC Basketball's 80-72 win over Western Carolina wasn't the dominant opening-night performance Tar Heel fans hoped to see. Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams break down the first regular-season game of the Malone era.
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Tue Nov 3, 2026
The good, the bad, and the ugly from UNC's season-opening win over Western Carolina
It wasn't always pretty. However, at the end of the night, North Carolina held on for an 80-72 victory over Western Carolina, and
Michael Malone officially recorded his first win as head coach of the Tar Heels. There were naturally going to be some growing pains. We saw a mix of encouraging signs, some concerns, and, of course, the rebounding issues. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: John Henson Breaks Down UNC Basketball's Season-Opening Victory
Former North Carolina and NBA forward
John Henson breaks down the Tar Heels' 80-72 season-opening victory against Western Carolina at the Smith Center on Monday night.
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Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson outstanding again; Coby White makes season debut
Caleb Wilson continued his strong start to his rookie season in another loss on a night when
Coby White made his season debut and
Leaky Black got four steals in a big game. Wilson finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals on Monday night, but the 1-6 Chicago Bulls lost 126-107 in Philadelphia for their fifth straight defeat. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. Western Carolina Postgame Quotes
Michael Malone on his first official win with UNC Basketball: "I'm thankful to get that first one. And the fans here have been so kind to me and welcoming, and you know I love that, and I appreciate that. And I just want to make sure I'm doing my job to make the Carolina family proud. You know, I don't take this opportunity lightly, and that's a huge responsibility." (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Western Carolina Postgame Reactions
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Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider Rapid Reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 80-72 season-opening victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts on Monday night in Chapel Hill.
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Tue Nov 3, 2026
Michael Malone's First UNC Victory Comes With Special Moment From Roy Williams
Michael Malone picked up his first win at UNC, but it wasn't pretty. As a heavy favorite against Western Carolina, the Tar Heels clung to a late two-point lead before pulling away for an 80-72 win. Ready to deliver his postgame remarks, Director of Basketball Operations Eric Hoots stopped Malone. "Hey coach, they want to give you the game ball." (
TarHeel247)