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UNC Basketball Staff Spotlight: How Bryan Tibaldi Could Impact Michael Malone’s Tar Heels

Michael Malone's coaching staff at UNC is built around a mix of experience. There are coaches with deep college backgrounds, former Tar Heels and others who have spent years in the NBA. Bryan Tibaldi falls into that last group, but his experience goes beyond just the pro level. Tibaldi has spent time coaching in both college and the NBA. (Tar Heel Blue)

Jaydon Young Embraces Fatherhood Amid UNC Baskeball Overhaul

The offseason consisted of almost nothing but change for the UNC Basketball program, including a head coaching switch, five staff additions, and 11 new players. But for returning senior Jaydon Young, the biggest shakeup occurred beyond the Smith Center. In early September, Young announced the birth of his daughter, making him a first-time father. (TarHeel247)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Interview With Antawn Jamison

UNC basketball legend Antawn Jamison joins the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast" to talk about intense pickup games against Michael Jordan in 1998, his back-to-back 51-point performances in the NBA, some of his biggest wins over Duke, the transition from Dean Smith to Bill Guthridge, his role in UNC hiring Malone, and more. (View Video)

Carolina Basketball’s Three Exhibition Games to Be Televised

Two weeks remain until Carolina takes the floor for the first of its three preseason exhibitions, and on Thursday afternoon, UNC announced the tip-off times and television designations for each matchup. The Tar Heels’ preseason opener against USC on Oct. 9 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. will tip off at 7 p.m. and air on ACC Network. (Inside Carolina)

Antawn Jamison is all class

Visiting professor Antawn Jamison’s smile and laughter gave away the subject of guest speaker Steve Kirschner’s story. As the longtime Carolina men’s basketball sports information director told students in MEJO 206: Sports Communication, there was a sophomore superstar for the Tar Heels who was also great and dependable when meeting with the press. (UNC.edu)

Video: IC Podcast - New Roles, New Expectations for UNC Basketball Veterans

UNC Basketball veterans Isaiah Denis, Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Young met with the media Thursday, sharing their early experiences with new coach Michael Malone and insight into the new roles and expectations for them both individually and as a team. (View Video)

Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse College Open State Of The Art Multi-Media Center

Michael Jordan is known for his legendary dunks and famous Nike kicks. Now, he's also the latest celebrity philanthropist to pour into HBCUs. On Wednesday, Morehouse College celebrated the grand opening of the Morehouse Multimedia Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The state-of-the-art facility was funded by a gift from NBA legend Michael Jordan. (ESSENCE)

Finding the fire: Jarin Stevenson’s quiet path to being vocal leader

Jarin Stevenson is a quiet young man with a pleasant personality off the court. During Thursday’s press conference at the Smith Center, the 6-10 forward constantly smiled while talking about how Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC roster has come together. But the first-year Carolina coach’s mission has been to change Stevenson's demeanor on the court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

For returnees, Michael Malone brings UNC men's basketball 'energy'

"Knowing I had a good relationship with Chris Paul," Isaiah Denis said, "he reached out to Chris Paul, like, 'Yo, I need you to tell Isaiah to get out of the transfer portal.'" That seemingly is a common refrain among players as UNC opened basketball practice with Michael Malone on Tuesday. He’s intense, yes. But there’s "a belief" the Tar Heels can be good. (MSN.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast - UNC Basketball Practice Begins, Matt Able and Neo Avdalas join

UNC Football has an early open date as it prepares for nine straight weeks of games (5:20). Tar Heel Basketball has started practice with exhibition season just two weeks away (19:04). Two new Tar Heels Matt Able (31:11) and Neo Avdalas (49:20) join. Plus, Montross Day of Service (23:49), and more. (Read More...)

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