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Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule, Football Heads To Ireland

UNC Football will start Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback vs. TCU in Dublin (7:38). Tar Heel Basketball released its non-conference schedule (21:44). Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joins to talk Carolina in Ireland (48:43). Plus: Seth Trimble commits to Louisville (39:07), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Chansky’s Notebook: Power to the People!

Wednesday’s announcement of a two-year, two-game men's basketball series between UNC and NC State sent a clear message: the fans have had it with the ACC. With these two games in Greensboro being classified as non-conference, it also sets the groundwork for the series to live on should the schools be separated in future conference realignment. (Chapelboro.com)

Armando Bacot uses NIL money to open new business

Now entering his first season with Israeli Premier League squad Maccabi Tel Aviv, Armando Bacot is also thriving as a business owner. Recently, Bacot announced the opening of his first hotel, the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Raleigh. Bacot is using part of his NIL earnings to operate the Home2 Suites business in conjunction with the Atma Hotel Group. (USA Today)

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Hits Auction

Immortalized in The Last Dance, the 1998 NBA Finals were the culmination of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history and marked Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls. Jordan wore this jersey during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Played on June 7, it was the first game played in Chicago after the series was tied 1–1 with the Utah Jazz. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Trio Cleared To Play!

UNC Basketball scores a huge offseason win as Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, and Cameron Fens all receive eligibility clearance. Suddenly, Coach Michael Malone’s frontcourt depth looks formidable. Does this early roster stability set the Tar Heels up for a stronger season? (View Video)

Michael Malone’s first non-conference basketball schedule features plenty of challenges

Coach Michael Malone’s first North Carolina basketball team will get early measuring sticks before ACC play begins, with a non-conference schedule that mixes exhibition tune-ups and high-profile showcase games. UNC released the entire Tar Heels men’s basketball non-conference schedule on Thursday, although most of it was already known. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Samo and Sayon Cleared, Michael Malone Q&A

Andrew Jones and college basketball analyst David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss the latest in UNC Basketball and recruiting, including the big news that Tar Heel centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita have been cleared to play, UNC's non-conference matchup against NC State, the potential of Maximo Adams, and more. (View Video)

UNC Announces Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule

A non-conference game in Greensboro against NC State, a return to Madison Square Garden to play Kentucky, and three matchups against teams that played in last season's NCAA Tournament highlight UNC's 2026-27 non-conference men's basketball schedule. Coach Michael Malone's UNC debut will be against Southern California in a preseason contest. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Malone Embracing UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry, Tobacco Road Traditions

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone was on hand Wednesday in Greensboro for the announcement of UNC’s Dec. 15 non-conference matchup against NC State in the Tobacco Road Classic at First Horizon Coliseum. There, he offered his thoughts on the rivals coming together to ensure the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet twice in the 2026-27 season. (Inside Carolina)

Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball

Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve in the NBA, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. (USA Today)

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