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Caleb Wilson commits UNC blasphemy with his LeBron James-Michael Jordan take

Likely no one will ever match the love and energy that Caleb Wilson brought to UNC. But we finally found something to be upset with him about? Wilson was at a Lakers game and was asked who his favorite player was growing up. He chose LeBron James, which is fine. However, he added that LeBron is the best player of all time? Over Michael Jordan? (Keeping It Heel)

Carolina's 2026-27 Basketball Schedule as we Know it

The North Carolina Tar Heels formally kick off the Michael Malone era on November 3 at home against Western Carolina. In fact, it appears the first five games of the season will be in the Smith Center, just like last year. Wofford visits on November 6, as the Heels look to end a strange two-game win streak for the Terriers over the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. (TarHeel247)

Tyler Hansbrough, Eddie Pope Enter North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

Former Tar Heel standouts Tyler Hansbrough, the ACC's all-time leading scorer and only four-time first-team All-America men's basketball player in league history, and Eddie Pope, a five-time MLS All-Star and starter for the United States Men's National Team in the 2002 World Cup, were inducted on Friday into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble looks to prove doubters wrong at G League Combine

Former UNC guard Seth Trimble was among 44 players invited to the G League Combine, held May 8-10 in Chicago, providing players the opportunity to increase their draft stock while competing in front of NBA scouts and executives. Top performers from this event are typically invited to remain in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine held later in the week. (Keeping It Heel)

Tyler Hansbrough on Michael Malone and NC Sports Hall of Fame honor

Tyler Hansbrough never set out chasing Hall of Fame honors. They keep finding him anyway. The former North Carolina Basketball star and one of the most decorated players in ACC history was inducted Friday night into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, adding another honor to a career defined by accolades, but more so by relentless work. (AOL.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC's Basketball Roster Thus Far

UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone and General Manager Jim Tanner are not finished putting together the Tar Heels' basketball roster for next season, but so far, they're off to a pretty good start. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Dodgers?

Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have the same dilemma: neither has any draft picks. After his first season as a college football coach, Belichick did not have anyone drafted by the NFL. New basketball coach Michael Malone has some nice players coming from the transfer portal. But at this point, none of them is a surefire first-round NBA Draft pick. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball Announces Re-Signing of Jarin Stevenson

Jarin Stevenson isn’t going anywhere. After announcing his return to UNC for his senior season to play under Michael Malone on April 13, the school announced Friday that Stevenson has signed to remain in Chapel Hill. Stevenson appeared in all 33 games for the Tar Heels last season, making 25 starts while averaging 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Malone set for debut season, but how have other first-year UNC Basketball coaches fared?

What has success looked like for first-year basketball coaches at UNC since Frank McGuire left New York City for Chapel Hill in 1952? And how have former NBA coaches fared at the college level? The last six UNC basketball coaches have averaged 22 wins and 8.5 losses in their debut seasons with the Tar Heels. Four made the NCAA Tournament. (MSN.com)

Matt Able, Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar invited to NBA Draft Combine

UNC Basketball had three former players and one player it hopes will play for the Tar Heels next season among the 74 invited Friday to the NBA Draft Combine. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar earned spots in the league’s pre-draft evaluation event to be held May 10-17 in Chicago. Also invited was Matt Able, who committed to UNC from the transfer portal. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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