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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Seth Trimble commits to Louisville Cardinals for fifth season

Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville. Trimble, who entered the transfer portal in the spring, had the door opened to play next season following a court ruling that gave Class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility. Trimble says he considers UNC "home" but a roster logjam led to him looking elsewhere. (ESPN)

Antawn Jamison on Michael Jordan, UNC, and the inside story of hiring Michael Malone

Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison isn’t playing basketball anymore, but he’s still had a newsy 2026. Jamison was deeply involved in the hiring of UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone, and he goes in depth about that process and what it was like playing for Malone in the NBA. "In terms of X’s and O’s, he’s one of the best to ever do it." (AOL.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Breakdown

With the commitment of big man Cameron Fens, the 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster appears set. Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down the Tar Heels' roster, from Fens to Brown, Stevenson to Samodurov, Brizzi to Denis, and every player that fills out the squad. (View Video)

Who likely starts for Michael Malone, and how does UNC's rotation look?

Now that construction of Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball roster is complete, the question becomes how he’ll use that group. Malone’s first rotation is starting to come into focus, built around the likely starting five on opening night: guards Terrence Brown Jr., Neoklis Avdalas, and Matt Able, forward Jarin Stevenson, and center Cameron Fens. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Terrence Brown Should Be An Elite Playmaker For UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss UNC point guard Terrence Brown, his role this season with the Tar Heels, his anticipated impact both on and off the basketball court, offensive metrics, and more. (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball To Face USC In Greensboro Exhibition Game

Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball team will get two challenging exhibition contests before the games count. UNC is set to face USC in an exhibition at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, before traveling to Indianapolis nine days later for a second exhibition against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 18. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Neoklis Avdalas, Alexandros Samodurov To Decline Greek National Team Opportunity

UNC Basketball newcomers Neoklis Avdalas and Alexandros Samodurov will arrive in Chapel Hill this week and thus not play with the Greek National Team this month for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Sources close to the situation confirmed this decision over the weekend. UNC's fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 17. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How Cameron Fens Elevates UNC Basketball's Roster

The 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster has been finalized with the addition of Cameron Fens, a proven 7-foot transfer who raises the Tar Heels' floor and shores up deficiencies in size and rebounding. Can Fens’ presence in the paint give UNC the physicality they've been missing? (View Video)

Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up

UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Why Matt Able Could Be a Game-Changer for the Tar Heels

If you ask North Carolina fans to say something nice about Duke, they'll probably stay quiet. And vice versa. That's no different with NC State. But now, that question has an obvious answer for UNC fans: "Thanks for Matt Able." Able, who transferred from the Wolfpack to the Tar Heels, is the first player to head from Raleigh to Chapel Hill since World War II. (TarHeel247)

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