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Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Practice Scoops and Standouts with 2009 Champ Mike Copeland
2009 National Champion
Mike Copeland joins former UNC and NBA forward
John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels’ first offseason under
Michael Malone. Copeland attended UNC Basketball’s summer camps and discusses the program’s practicing, conditioning, and newcomers who stood out during scrimmages.
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How much Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball staff members will earn
UNC basketball coach
Michael Malone’s first coaching staff will make more than $1.7 million, according to a UNC-System database. Malone will make $7.5 million his first year. Chuck Martin will be paid $500,000.
Pat Sullivan will make $390,143. Bryan Tibaldi will be paid $365,000. Sean May will earn $344,659. And
Brandon Robinson will make $125,000. (
WRAL.com)
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson determined to be great
Caleb Wilson is known for having a long memory for slights against him dating to his high school days, and falling to fourth only fueled the motivated rookie with superstar expectations. "Everybody has the right to their own opinion. I’ll have the opportunity to play against everybody." The 19-year-old has a chance to make his first NBA statement Friday. (
Andscape)
Veesaar has best game of summer; Trimble part of high-profile clash; Wilson debuts Friday
Henri Veesaar and
R.J. Davis each produced solid numbers on the opening day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, while Seth Trimble figured in a high-profile matchup. On Friday,
Caleb Wilson plays in his first basketball game in 150 days. Veesaar delivered his best outing in four games, scoring 14 points and two 3-pointers while grabbing six rebounds. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Pete Nance Re-Signs With Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed
Pete Nance. A 6-9, 226-pound forward/center, Nance played in 47 games with Milwaukee last season after starting on a Two-Way contract and being converted to a standard NBA contract March 23. Nance averaged career-highs in points (5.4), rebounds (2.7), and minutes (15.7) per game while shooting 52% from the field. (
Milwaukee Bucks)
Caleb Wilson Set To Write a New Chapter in Rivalry vs. Cam Boozer
Caleb Wilson has played both with and against
Cameron Boozer throughout his career, and it feels as though they are trending towards an NBA rivalry despite being in the Eastern and Western Conference, respectively. Wilson already has discussed keeping a mental note of the players drafted ahead of him in
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Boozer. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball First Look, Maximo Adams
It's time for the
2026-27 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series. First up:
Maximo Adams, who remained loyal to the Tar Heels despite a coaching shakeup. Does Adams' elite scoring, versatility, and West Coast pedigree give UNC an instant impact player off the bench?
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Fresh off new Charlotte Hornets deal, Coby White gives back to local youth
One day after signing a three-year, $74 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, Goldsboro native
Coby White spent time giving back to local youth. White joined 10 children in Charlotte on Tuesday to design custom sneakers and share encouragement on and off the court. The former UNC standout aims to inspire kids across North Carolina. (
ABC 11)
Ranking the top five point guards in UNC basketball history
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Ty Lawson (2006-09) - Lawson set the tempo on the perimeter, orchestrating everything from the point for UNC’s 2009 national title team. 1.
Phil Ford (1974-78) - Ford stands at the heart of UNC’s point guard legacy, the player who came to embody UNC basketball in the 1970s. He graduated with then-school records of 2,290 points and 753 assists. (
USA Today)
Caleb Wilson feels “jitters” as NBA Summer League approaches
On Monday,
Caleb Wilson took part in a Chicago Bulls practice before heading to Las Vegas. After practice, Wilson admitted he felt "jitters" as he hadn't picked up a ball in an organized setting in months. "I’m definitely excited to play. When I play out there like when I played today, it’s a lot of little jitters because I haven’t played in so long, but I’ll be good." (
Clutch Points)