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UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Matt Able

Matt Able, a 6-6 guard from Baltimore, is joining the University of North Carolina men's basketball team. The rising sophomore averaged 8.8 points last season at NC State, where he scored in double figures 14 times, including a season-high 19 points against the Tar Heels. Able made 49 three-pointers with a high of five against UNC and Florida State. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Decision Changes Everything For UNC Basketball

Incoming shooting guard transfer Matt Able is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and enrolling at North Carolina to play for Michael Malone in his first season as the Tar Heels head basketball coach. What does this mean for UNC's chances this season? (View Video)

Video: IC Podcast - Matt Able Withdraws From NBA Draft, Heads to UNC

Matt Able committed to the Tar Heels some time ago but also entered his name into the NBA Draft. Able's withdrawal from the Draft on Tuesday gives UNC Basketball fans optimism about how much of an impact he may have next season. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss. (View Video)

Kevin Thomas Signs With UNC Men's Basketball

Kevin Thomas, a 6-7 wing from Chester, Pa., has signed to play for the UNC men's basketball team. Thomas played for head coach David Roe at Sagemont Prep in Weston, Fla., where he helped win three Class 1A state championships. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 steals and made 60 three-pointers for Sagemont as a senior. (GoHeels.com)

Matt Able To Withdraw From NBA Draft And Enroll at North Carolina

Matt Able will withdraw from the NBA draft process and continue his college career at North Carolina, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. This comes after he remarked during the NBA Draft Combine that he was "back and forth" about whether to withdraw his name or continue his college career. He has until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to pull his name. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where's the beef in UNC Basketball's starting five?

Michael Malone is in the midst of putting together his first UNC Basketball roster and it projects to be massive from a height standpoint but less so from a weight standpoint. Who will be in the starting 5? And how does Malone adjust if Matt Able or Alexandros Samodurov aren't on the roster? (View Video)

Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov

UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend. Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball, Seyon Keita won a EuroLeague title, Alexandros Samodurov is still on Michael Malone’s radar, Women’s Lacrosse fell just short of an NCAA title, Kenan Stadium renovations have begun, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Still No Indication from Matt Able; Sayon Keita's Prospects

UNC Basketball fans anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for the Tar Heels or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade also discusses new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility and what this means for recruits like Sayon Keita. (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone’s High School Recruiting Strategy Explained

Michael Malone isn't quite two months into his tenure as North Carolina's basketball coach, but we have learned plenty about his approach to recruiting high school prospects. Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 and basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss Malone's process. (View Video)

Former UNC national champion Deon Thompson retires from professional basketball

When you look at the best college basketball teams of all time, UNC's 2008-09 national championship-winning team has to be up there. One player not talked about enough on that title-winning team is Deon Thompson. After an accomplished 16-year career played mainly overseas, Thompson announced his retirement from professional basketball on Monday. (USA Today)

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