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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with blue blood-laden college basketball event

College basketball's next huge regular-season event is in the works and, if it materializes as planned, will give the sport another massive must-see attraction. The proposal — currently in the latter planning stages — is an eight-team pool-play event called the "Diamond Cup" that would debut for the 2027-28 men's basketball season, sources reported. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Pro Day Comments, Yann Kamagate's Recruitment

UNC Basketball faces uncertainty as Matt Able’s NBA draft decision looms. Isaac Schade discusses Able’s revealing Pro Day comments, what his potential departure means for UNC’s backcourt, and the Tar Heels' recruitment of 7-footer Yann Kamagate. (View Video)

Matt Able has 'two great options' as he weighs staying in NBA Draft vs. playing at UNC

Matt Able said playing for UNC vs. staying in the NBA Draft comes down to what he hears about where he would be drafted and by which team. "Either way, I have two great options, I would be able to develop regardless. But it’s just weighing the options and figuring out what I want to do." ESPN’s mock draft has Able going early in the second round. (Tar Heel Tribune)

How Michael Malone Addresses UNC Basketball's NBA Issue

North Carolina’s recent perception issues regarding the NBA are going to be put on the back burner for two reasons. Number one, when you’re bringing in Michael Malone — who’s coached in the NBA for years and won a NBA championship — that’s a resume and cache that Carolina has not had. The expectation is that he knows what the NBA wants now. (Inside Carolina)

Matt Able among NBA draft withdrawal decisions that could impact college basketball

Matt Able got an early start on generating draft buzz with a standout performance at the NBA Draft Combine. He played well in both scrimmages. He's still likely heading to UNC, but he's also closer to the first round than initially thought. Under coach Michael Malone, Able would be expected to become one of the focal points for the Tar Heels on the perimeter. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Grading Michael Malone’s First 40 Days as UNC Basketball Coach

Michael Malone has been on the job for 40 days as the new UNC Basketball head coach. Considering everything, how would you grade the job he's done so far for the Tar Heels? What would need to change to make that grade better? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Welcomes Neo Avdalas To Carolina Family

Neoklis Avdalas, a 6-9 rising sophomore guard from Greece, is joining the North Carolina Men's Basketball team after one season at Virginia Tech. Avdalas averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in 31 games for the Hokies. He twice earned ACC Rookie-of-the-Week honors. He went to Blacksburg after playing two seasons in Greece's HEBA A1 league. (GoHeels.com)

RJ Hampton Discusses His 'Great Time' Playing for Michael Malone

RJ Hampton was the No. 5 ranked player in the 2019 basketball recruiting class. The 6-foot-5 guard played one year out of high school with the New Zealand Breakers before being selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he crossed paths with Michael Malone. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing of Transfer Neoklis Avdalas

The first of Michael Malone’s transfer portal additions is official as UNC Basketball announced the signing of Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas on Monday. The 6-foot-9 combo guard and native of Kalamata, Greece averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists his one season in Blacksburg, following four years of professional basketball in Greece. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster, Staff Filling Out

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has added more coaches to his staff, added a new player to the incoming recruiting class, and has begun doling out offers to 2027 recruits. The Inside Carolina crew sees a type of preferred skill set and build that may become a template for the Tar Heels' new direction. (View Video)

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