UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's First-Year Challenge at UNC

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the challenges faced by first-year coaches and how the changing times in college basketball has altered those challenges, or not, for new North Carolina coach Michael Malone. (View Video)

Michael Malone Excited for High School Recruiting, 2026-27 Roster, and Becoming Carolina Family

UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone: "I've put a great staff of people around me. We're off to a great start with recruiting for next year and the year after. I have attacked this. I didn't come here to hang out. People say, 'Coach, do you golf?' I don't golf. I work. We've been working hard to get this program back to where Tar Heel Nation wants it to be." (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targeting Jordan Page, 10 More Top-15 Recruits

UNC amps up its basketball recruiting strategy as Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the 2027 class, including 5-star wing Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this approach the key to returning the Tar Heels to blue-blood dominance? (View Video)

Michael Malone says Roy Williams 'had a lot to do' with him taking UNC job

"Coach Williams had a lot to do with me taking this job," Michael Malone said. "I was going to stay in the NBA and continue my NBA journey. And I had a couple of great conversations with Hall of Famer Coach Roy Williams, and I had just met him. I just got to know him, but I feel like I’ve known him for years. Coach Williams has that kind of impact on you." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone details his plan to make UNC fanbase proud

Jon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to UNC and the challenge of leading one of college basketball’s most storied programs. (View Video)

A Sixth Season, Fifth School: Angelo Brizzi’s Path to Carolina Basketball

The modern era of college athletics certainly has its pros and cons. Angelo Brizzi's path to UNC is a byproduct of that, especially the transfer portal. In 2026-27, the portal will allow Brizzi an opportunity to join the Tar Heels for his fifth college basketball program in six years as the seasoned guard is seeking to earn a spot in coach Michael Malone's rotation. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone describes chaotic start with Tar Heels

It's been nearly 4 1/2 months since Michael Malone was introduced as the UNC men's basketball coach. In two months, Malone and the new-look Tar Heels will play a preseason exhibition game against Indiana in Indianapolis. Reflecting on his start in Chapel Hill with reporter Jon Rothstein, Malone said "chaos" is the word that comes to mind. (Yahoo! Sports)

Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill

Two major hurdles have been cleared for freshman center Sayon Keita in a span of a few days. He was approved of his visa, which allowed him to head to Chapel Hill to begin his life as a college student-athlete. While NCAA clearance is still in the works, at least now Keita can get adjusted to life at North Carolina while preparing with his new team. (Keeping It Heel)

Autographed Michael Jordan jersey card sells for record $4.25 million

An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million. It's the most paid for a Jordan card. "This card represents a perfect storm of rarity and player significance," said Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Arrives, UNC Quarterback Battle

UNC Basketball finally unites as Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill. But will NCAA eligibility setbacks sideline freshman 7-footer? UNC Football is experiencing a murky quarterback race as game week approaches. The discussion explores the cases for Billy Edwards, Miles O'Neill, and Travis Burgess. (View Video)

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