UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Expectations, Rankings, and Style

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's preseason ACC ranking, Michael Malone's in-game coaching style, and positives and questions the Tar Heels will take from the win over USC on the road to Indiana on Sunday. (View Video)

Maximo Adams giving UNC a reason to look beyond its starting five

Maximo Adams is showing he'll be a major contributor to UNC from day one. An 11-point, six-rebound game off the bench against USC showed the type of role he'll play this season. One exhibition won’t define his season, but it gave Tar Heel fans a reason to pay attention. Adams has the opportunity to become more than just a freshman waiting his turn. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Jarin Stevenson's Breakout Real?

Could Jarin Stevenson emerge as an All-ACC-caliber contributor with double-double consistency? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss Stevenson’s explosive 25-point, 10-rebound preseason outing, the ripple effects of Cameron Fens’ eligibility status, and more. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Leaky Black starts for Kings, RJ Davis Waived by Spurs

Leaky Black is seeking a new start with the Sacramento Kings and got a chance Tuesday to show he deserves a two-way contract. The news wasn’t good, however, for R.J. Davis, whom the San Antonio Spurs waived the same day. Black started and played a game-high 32 minutes, finishing with 10 points, two 3-pointers, seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men's Basketball Picked Fifth in Preseason ACC Poll

Ahead of UNC's first season under Michael Malone, the Tar Heels were picked to finish fifth in the ACC preseason media poll, following a vote of media members at the ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte this month. For the 11th time in the last 14 seasons, Duke was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference in the annual preseason poll. (Inside Carolina)

Kevin Thomas Wanted To Be Part Of UNC Basketball's 'Winning Group'

Kevin Thomas thought his recruitment was over. The 6–6 wing had committed to LSU and was preparing for the next step in his basketball career. Then a coaching change at LSU wiped out that plan. The reset eventually brought Thomas to Chapel Hill, where the freshman made his debut in a Carolina uniform Friday in an 88–70 exhibition win over USC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 6 Overreactions After UNC Basketball Preseason Exhibition

UNC Basketball showcased surprising depth in an 18-point win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson turning heads. Despite quiet nights from Matt Able and Terrence Brown, Carolina delivered scoring from unexpected sources and dominated the glass, sparking conversation about just how far this Tar Heels squad can go. (View Video)

Quiet off the basketball court, Maxi Adams unleashes fury on court

Maximo Adams likes to start game days in a quiet place. With headphones on, calming music and a little meditation, the North Carolina freshman tries to clear his mind before stepping into the noisy arena. "Before the game, very calm," Adams said. "You gotta lock in. You gotta be very focused." That calmness doesn’t last long once he gets on the court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC among 10 key men's college basketball non-conference matchups to watch in November

Georgia at North Carolina: The first true test of the Michael Malone era at UNC comes in the form of Mike White's sneaky good Bulldogs. The Tar Heels hope to make a statement that things are different, a welcome development after losing to Duke (regular-season finale), Clemson (ACC tournament), and VCU (NCAA tournament) to end the 2025-26 season. (ESPN)

No Doubt About it, Isaiah Denis' Performance was Personal

Hampered by a pinky injury that slowed his development and assimilation with the team last season, Isaiah Denis was healthy weeks into the season, but his opportunity never came. That's what made Friday so special for Charlotte native. He got his chance and produced, recording 14 points and 6 rebounds in UNC's 88-70 exhibition victory over USC. (TarHeel247)

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