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This Week in UNC Sports: October 26-November 1, 2026

The week of Halloween means that several North Carolina sports will be wrapping up their regular seasons and getting ready for upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference tournaments. Meanwhile, men’s basketball hosts its final exhibition game, football hosts a primetime game on national TV, and volleyball looks to continue its strong run of play. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Recruiting Debrief, Charlotte Exhibition Preview

As UNC Basketball prepares for its final exhibition of the preseason Tuesday vs. Charlotte, Michael Malone and his staff continue to roll out the red carpet for blue-chip recruits. With some of these targets setting decision dates, Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss it all. (View Video)

Alex Samodurov brings a different level of basketball experience to UNC’s frontcourt

Alex Samodurov is new to college basketball, but the Greek forward arrives with experience in a professional organization and international competition. His transition to UNC will involve learning a different game while finding ways to apply what he already knows. For Michael Malone, that makes Samodurov one of his more intriguing frontcourt pieces. (Keeping It Heel)

How Kevin Thomas Found His Way to UNC After LSU’s Coaching Change

After committing to LSU and coach Matt McMahon in November 2025, four-star basketball recruit Kevin Thomas could finally relax. Four months later, the stress-free ride came to a screeching halt when LSU fired McMahon and hired former NC State coach Will Wade. Once North Carolina reached out, Thomas knew he'd soon call Chapel Hill home. (TarHeel247)

Video: UNC Legend Joel Berry Tells His Side of the Luke Maye Game-Winner

UNC basketball legend and national champion Joel Berry joins The Twins Take Podcast to discuss championship glory, heartbreaking losses, unforgettable March Madness moments, his faith, the heartbreak of falling short, the legendary Luke Maye game-winner against Kentucky, untold stories from UNC’s championship run, and more. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson posts double-double, 30 points in Bulls home debut

Caleb Wilson’s remarkable start to his NBA career continued Saturday with his first 30-point game and first double-double, yet it wasn’t enough to keep the Chicago Bulls from losing to Washington. The former UNC star collected 30 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block as the Bulls fell 124-120 to the Wizards in Wilson’s home debut. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball's Offensive Concern: 'The Ball Stuck'

"The ball stuck," said UNC guard Jaydon Young, who finished with 10 points against Indiana. "If that first action doesn't work, it's kind of hard to get into stuff. So, that's more with chemistry. But we'll figure it out." Figuring it out may take time. The Tar Heels feature 11 new players, with freshman center Sayon Keita having been on campus just two months. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson scores 21, delivers in clutch as Bulls rebound; Coby White still out

Caleb Wilson didn’t look like a rookie with the game on the line Friday, taking charge in the final minutes to help Chicago complete a remarkable turnaround from its rough season opener. The former UNC star scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half for a 132-125 win over Milwaukee. Charlotte's Coby White remains day-to-day with a calf strain. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone brings fire and ice to Chapel Hill

On Nov. 27, 2018, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Malone was three seasons into his coaching tenure with the Nuggets and was coming off his first season over 0.500. In postgame, Malone told Lakers fans who traveled about 1,000 miles: “You can go ahead and take that L on the way out.” And it became the hallmark of his tenure. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Fixing UNC Basketball's Weaknesses

UNC Basketball faces tough questions after Indiana exposed weaknesses in rebounding, turnovers, and backcourt consistency. Can Michael Malone’s squad fix these issues before the regular season tips off? Hosts Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss potential solutions. (View Video)

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