UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Starts Unranked for First Time Since 2005

UNC Basketball was left out of the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2005-06. Have the voters underestimated Michael Malone’s squad? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss the Carolina roster, Malone’s coaching potential, and whether the Tar Heels deserve the benefit of the doubt. (View Video)

Sayon Keita’s adaptability guides him through unexpected journey

When Mahamadou Maïga, the Mali coordinator of the Serge Ibaka Foundation, was walking to the Spanish embassy in Bamako, Mali, an astonishingly tall, skinny 12-year-old caught his eye. It’s not every day you cross paths with a scout who can get you in contact with an NBA champion’s academy. For Sayon Keita, the situation was a dream come true. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson shows flashes, scores 16 in NBA debut

Caleb Wilson’s NBA regular-season debut reminded everyone that the transition from college basketball to the pros won’t always be smooth, even for a rookie with his considerable talent. The former UNC Basketball star scored 16 points, missed seven of eight 3-point attempts and finished with a -45 in Chicago’s 135-92 loss Wednesday at Toronto. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Surges Into UNC Spotlight

Could freshman center Sayon Keita emerge as UNC Basketball's most important player this season? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss Keita's breakout performances, his shot-altering defense, and what his rapid development means for the Tar Heels’ frontcourt depth. (View Video)

Silent but strong, Alex Samodurov has succeeded overseas. Now he’s in the Hill.

Alexandros Samodurov is preparing for his first season on the North Carolina men’s basketball team, bringing four years of professional basketball experience in Greece and an international resume that includes a EuroLeague championship and a bronze medal with the Greek national team. But Samodurov’s accomplishments are only part of his story. (Daily Tar Heel)

After years of false hope, Chicago Bulls first-round pick Caleb Wilson feels inevitable

All eyes will be on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, when Caleb Wilson and his teammates tip off the 2026-27 regular season against the Raptors in Toronto. "I’m just really excited for the opportunity to play," Wilson said of his pending debut. "I’ve been waiting on this opportunity my whole life, and it’s finally here. So just really a lot of excitement." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Playing in a packed Smith Center is a dream come true for Terrence Brown

From Fairleigh Dickinson to Utah to North Carolina, one may wonder when it will hit Terrence Brown just how far his college basketball journey has taken him. He theorizes it’ll be his first game in the Smith Center, which holds 22,000 fans — what he always dreamed of. "Probably before tip off. I’ll look up and be like, wow, this is really happening." (Daily Tar Heel)

College basketball's NIL arms race, from $5M to $25M+: Breaking down roster values for 2026-27

Tier 1: $20 million plus: North Carolina is nearly running stride-for-stride financially with Tobacco Road rival Duke, by the way. Michael Malone's first year did not come with a huge downturn in spending capacity relative to most others at the top of the sport. Carolina had pockets deep enough to remain in many a recruiting battle it entered in the spring. (CBS Sports)

UNC knows how dangerous Matt Able can be and now gets him on its side

UNC fans know what happens when Matt Able gets comfortable behind the three-point line after watching him score 19 points and drain five threes against the Tar Heels last season. Now, the former NC State guard brings that shooting to Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball roster. The challenge now is turning a familiar threat into a dependable weapon. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: IC Podcast - What We've Learned From UNC Basketball Exhibitions

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss takeaways from UNC's first two exhibitions of the preseason, thoughts on Michael Malone's first team, Terrence Brown and the backcourt, Jarin Stevenson, and the impressive young Sayon Keita. (View Video)

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