UNC Basketball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster, Staff Filling Out
UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone has added more coaches to his staff, added a new player to the
incoming recruiting class, and has begun doling out offers to
2027 recruits. The Inside Carolina crew sees a type of preferred skill set and build that may become a template for the Tar Heels' new direction.
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Mon May 18, 2026
Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits
The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard
Matt Able. Plus,
Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out scholarship offers, 4-star wing
Kevin Thomas committed to the Tar Heels, Baseball took the series over State, Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the Final Four, Kenan Stadium is getting a makeover, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone Offers DeMarcus Henry, Yann Kamagate
UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone and his staff have offered
Class of 2027 small forward DeMarcus Henry and
Class of 2028 big man
Yann Kamagate. The Tar Heel coaches were in Tennessee over the weekend watching multiple recruits at the EYBL Memphis event.
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Mon May 18, 2026
Charles Barkley claims Caleb Wilson 'has the most upside' in the NBA Draft
It’s safe to say that Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a massive fan of UNC forward
Caleb Wilson, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson had a magnificent freshman season before suffering a broken thumb that prematurely ended his year. He was named a Consensus Second Team All-American. (
On3.com)
Vince Carter recalls Michael Jordan’s legendary return to UNC for pickup games
Michael Jordan rewrote the narrative that NBA titles could be won with a guard in the starring role. In doing so, he inspired an entire generation of guards who grew up watching his game, daring to believe that one day they, too, could reach those heights. One player who felt that influence firsthand was his legitimate successor at UNC –
Vince Carter. (
Basketball Network)
UNC Basketball Keeping the Ties While Moving Forward
Carolina Basketball Family ties are incredibly important, but you have to prepare for the future, have to adapt and evolve and at the same time understand and appreciate what UNC Basketball was. So with these recent staff hires, coach
Michael Malone has those ties built in and he’s reassured a lot of people behind the scenes that they are important to him. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Did Alexandros Samodurov Commit to UNC Basketball? What We Know
Rumors circulated Thursday evening that Greek center
Alexandros Samodurov committed to UNC Basketball. But has he really? Isaac Schade shares what we know right now. Also, UNC and West Virginia will play in the Dickie V Invitational, and
Brandon Robinson is joining the Tar Heels' staff in a support role.
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Fri May 15, 2026
UNC Basketball Staff Hires Provide Glimpse of Michael Malone's Vision
What does a coach who’s had a tremendous amount of success at the NBA level but hasn’t done it at the college level need in order to succeed? You have to have a dynamic recruiter. For
Michael Malone, that’s Chuck Martin. Then you need somebody who can develop players. So with Bryan Tibaldi coming to UNC, they believe that he can fill that role. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: What Kevin Thomas Brings To UNC Basketball
Joe Tipton and Jamie Shaw join host Ani Umana of the Next Gen podcast to discuss
class of 2026 four-star UNC Basketball commit
Kevin Thomas and what the athletic small forward will bring to the Tar Heels next season.
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Thu May 14, 2026
Matt Able Discusses UNC, Michael Malone, NBA Draft Decision
In Thursday’s scrimmage,
Matt Able led his team in scoring with 17 points, shooting 6-for-16 from the field and 4-for-9 from three. "The decision is to go back to UNC or enter the draft, it’s definitely tough. I haven’t fully made a decision yet. I’m definitely waiting to get more feedback — and with the way I’m playing, it’s making it a whole lot tougher." (
Inside Carolina)