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Sayon Keita brings defensive upside to UNC, but when will he arrive in Chapel Hill?

Sayon Keita, the 6-foot-11 center from Mali, arrives at UNC after developing overseas, including time in FC Barcelona's system. Before Keita can begin his freshman season, however, he first has to make it to Chapel Hill. While the school has not announced a timetable for his arrival, a source indicated that Keita is expected to arrive some time in August. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Malloy Smith

Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith and brother of K.J. Smith, joins Isaac Schade to share his perspective on carrying the Smith name, adapting to Coach Michael Malone’s leadership, his vision for the Tar Heels' future, and more. (View Video)

Steve Newmark Reflects on the Difficulty of Moving on from Hubert Davis

"The most difficult thing an athletic director has to do is when is when you feel like you need to make a change," Steve Newmark said. "It was tough, and we agonized over it. And Hubert is as good a person as you're going to meet. He cares for his players as much as anybody that I've ever seen. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into this program." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Has Become a Cornerstone for UNC Basketball

Six days after Michael Malone was hired and after meeting with the new coach, Jarin Stevenson announced he was staying home with the Tar Heels for his senior season, giving Malone an experienced piece in his frontcourt. Stevenson, whose family resides in Chapel Hill, played high school basketball at Seaforth, just 15 miles from the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Angelo Brizzi

Angelo Brizzi, a 6-3 guard is joining UNC Men's Basketball as a graduate student for the 2026-27 season. Brizzi averaged 14.5 points last season at the University of Buffalo. He started all 32 games for the Bulls and averaged nearly 16 points in Mid-American Conference action. He scored 20 or more points eight times, including a career-best 27 vs. UMass. (GoHeels.com)

Chicago Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Las Vegas

There were a few down moments for Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls rookie. The franchise has been searching for "that dude" for years and might have found him with the No. 4 pick. And it’s not just his above-the-rim game. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offers Asa Montgomery

Michael Malone and UNC offered class of 2027 4-star small forward Asa Montgomery, capitalizing on his rapid climb up the basketball recruiting rankings. Will the Tar Heels' early pursuit secure a future centerpiece, or will competition from programs like Alabama and Louisville intensify the recruiting battle? (View Video)

Michael Malone’s father was architect of the 'Jordan Rules' as Pistons assistant coach

As a Detroit Pistons assistant coach under Chuck Daly from 1988 to 1995, Michael Malone’s father, Brendan Malone, helped devise one of basketball’s most famous defensive schemes. The "Jordan Rules" was the blueprint that helped Detroit limit Michael Jordan’s production and overcome the Chicago Bulls on their way to NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Looking Back At Tar Heels In the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Nine former UNC men's basketball players, including a pair who finished their college careers elsewhere, saw action in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Tar Heels in action included R.J. Davis (San Antonio), Pete Nance (Milwaukee), Drake Powell (Brooklyn), Seth Trimble (Washington), Henri Veesaar (Atlanta), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago). (GoHeels.com)

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