UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Why UNC’s Henri Veesaar chose the NBA over multimillion-dollar NIL

Henri Veesaar’s decision to go pro was driven as much by lifestyle and academics as by money. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported UNC made a substantial NIL pitch to keep him in Chapel Hill, but the 7-footer was ready to live like a full-time pro. "Some guys want to chase the professional life and don't want to be burdened by having class work anymore." (USA Today)

UNC's Caleb Wilson turns pickup run at campus rec center into farewell moment

Caleb Wilson has maintained that, throughout his breakout freshman season at UNC, he’s tried to be approachable - someone who wants classmates to feel comfortable saying hello or asking for a photo. “Throughout campus, I just try to make sure I speak to everyone,” Wilson said in October. “I always try to make everyone feel like I’m personable.” (MSN.com)

Projecting UNC Basketball’s 2026-27 starting lineup under Michael Malone

New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has done a strong job building the Tar Heels' roster through the transfer portal. Carolina has found a high-value point guard, added two productive transfers, a top international prospect, and brought back key players from last season. While the lineup is not complete, here are early projections for UNC's rotation. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Duke For Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje?

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has locked down one teenage frontcourt player while in Spain. The question is, can he land another while he's there to go with Sayon Keita? Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is a 16-year-old big man with loads of talent. But can Malone win him over a suddenly more interested Jon Scheyer at Duke? (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Discusses Sayon Keita, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Others

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein and UNC basketball legend John Henson discuss 5-star Tar Heel center commitment Sayon Keita, the impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season, the latest scoops on frontcourt targets Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye. (View Video)

Breaking down new UNC point guard Terrence Brown using advanced analytics

Utah transfer Terrence Brown gives UNC Basketball a high-scoring backcourt addition for next season. The 6-foot-3 rising senior averaged 19.9 points for Utah last season. His ability to score and create for others makes him a natural replacement for former Tar Heel guard Seth Trimble. Here are some notable analytics and stats from Brown in 2025-26. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Commits To UNC Basketball

Michael Malone has moved fast to replace Henri Veesaar in the frontcourt, adding 7-footers Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman in back-to-back days. Great news for the Tar Heels! What's (or who's) next? (View Video)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Sayon Keita Commits to UNC Basketball

7-foot center Sayon Keita has committed to Michael Malone and UNC Basketball. Keita is a consensus future NBA player but incredibly young. That said, the talent is undeniable and will be available for the UNC staff to maximize next season. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, Joey discuss Keita's commitment. (View Video)

Isaiah Denis ready to 'show the world what I got'

Isaiah Denis heard it from a lot of people after his freshman season with UNC Basketball. We didn’t really see you last year. Following a two-week stretch of uncertainty in the transfer portal, Denis decided he would remain with the Tar Heels with hopes of becoming a regular member of the rotation in Michael Malone’s debut season as head coach. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Center Sayon Keita...Again

With Henri Veesaar off to the NBA, UNC Basketball needs a new center. With not much left in the transfer portal, the Tar Heels are going to need to recruit the International market. One such prospect is Sayon Keita, who visited Carolina last summer. Is he a good fit for the Tar Heels? (View Video)

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