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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?
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
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)
A ‘Village at South Campus’? Advocates for the Smith Center Expand Their Push
It’s been an ongoing debate for many months: what should be the long-term future home of Tar Heel men’s basketball? UNC officials have floated the idea of building a new arena on the Carolina North campus, but that’s gotten significant pushback – led by a group called the Committee for a South Campus Arena, headed by former UNC trustee Rusty Carter. (
Chapelboro.com)
How Cameron Fens Rounds Out UNC Basketball's Frontcourt
Cameron Fens is headed to Chapel Hill, and the timing couldn't be better for a UNC Basketball team that has been searching for frontcourt muscle all offseason. The 7-foot, 255-pound center from South Dakota committed to
Michael Malone on Friday, becoming the Tar Heels' sixth transfer portal addition of the offseason.
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Sat Aug 8, 2026
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Cameron Fens Commits to UNC Basketball
Cameron Fens, a 7-foot, 255-pound center from South Dakota, recently granted an extra season of eligibility, has committed to
Michael Malone and UNC Basketball. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss how this commitment happened and what it means for the Tar Heels.
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Strong Non-Conference Schedule
UNC's non-conference basketball schedule contains a high-powered lineup featuring Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, and the newly confirmed West Virginia matchup at the Dick Vitale Invitational. What could the Tar Heels' competitive schedule mean for NCAA Tournament seeding?
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
Matt Able Ready to Trade Supporting Role for Starring Opportunity at UNC
Sophomore guard
Matt Able's move from Raleigh to Chapel Hill is historic. He is believed to be the first Wolfpack basketball player to transfer directly to North Carolina in the modern era, crossing rivalry lines after one season at NC State. However, his previous affiliation should quickly become secondary if he produces at the level the Tar Heels expect. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Dave Hanners coached Allen Iverson, says Terrence Brown reminds him of 'The Answer'
For three seasons as a Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach,
Dave Hanners had a front-row seat to marvel at Allen Iverson’s talent. When Hanners, a former UNC player and assistant coach, saw
Terrence Brown during summer workouts and scrimmages at the Smith Center, "I thought I was watching Allen Iverson...because
Terrence Brown is a walking clone." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Creighton Lebo Named Assistant Basketball Coach At Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas men's basketball head coach John Shulman has announced the addition of assistant coach
Creighton Lebo to his staff as the Bears continue building toward another conference championship run. Lebo arrives in Conway after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant at UNC under coach
Hubert Davis. (
Central Arkansas Athletics)