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Unbeaten Wyoming Brings Rebounding Challenge To Chapel Hill Tuesday

Two unbeaten teams meet Tuesday in Chapel Hill, with UNC and Wyoming looking to build on impressive starts to the 2026-27 basketball season. Wyoming is one of the nation's most productive offensive rebounding teams. Tuesday also marks the 600th game played at the Smith Center, where the Tar Heels have won 20 consecutive home games. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Big Challenge vs. Wyoming

Is UNC Basketball really getting better under Michael Malone, or was the Tar Heels' dominant win over Wofford simply a product of the competition? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams preview UNC's matchup against Wyoming and examine whether Carolina can build on Friday's performance. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Wyoming Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Look to Stack Performances Against Cowboys

The 2026-27 season marks the third for Wyoming basketball coach Sundance Wicks. Wyoming finished 95th nationally in KenPom rankings following last season's 18-15 record. The Cowboys return two backcourt starters in Khaden Bennett and Nasir Meyer, both of whom averaged double-digit points, 4.9 rebounds, and more than two assists in 2025-26. (Inside Carolina)

Tar Heels in NBA: Coby White dishes out nine assists as Hornets snap losing streak

Coby White had six assists in his first three games this season. He handed out nine in 20 minutes Monday and scored a season-high 10 points as Charlotte snapped a six-game losing streak with a 124-112 win over Cleveland. Harrison Barnes scored 11 points and grabbed two rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench as San Antonio won 122-96 at Phoenix. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Terrence Oglesby, Randolph Childress Discuss UNC Basketball

Terrence Oglesby and Randolph Childress discuss UNC Basketball and what they've seen from Michael Malone's Tar Heels over the first few games of the season, how Malone's NBA-style offense can cause problems for college defenses, and more. (View Video)

Maximo Adams' Energy on Full Display Early In UNC Basketball Career

In early stages of the 2026-27 college basketball season, UNC freshman Maximo Adams has emerged as a critical sixth man off the bench. His success is paired with his electricity. "I would describe Maxi with one word: maniac," Jaydon Young said. "Every play he’s getting after it. There could be three people by the ball and he’d come up with it." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball vs. Wyoming Preview: TV info, stats, scouting Cowboys, notes, and more

Wyoming has outscored its two opponents 188-110. It shot 55% against Regis and held the Rangers to 38%, then held Idaho State to 31%. Wyoming outrebounded Regis and Idaho State by a combined 91-50 margin. North Carolina was outrebounded 41-32 by Western Carolina, then won the battle against Wofford but allowed 17 offensive rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Takes Huge Step Forward

Which version of UNC Basketball is the real one under Michael Malone? After struggling to an 80-72 opening-night win over Western Carolina, the Tar Heels exploded for a 109-70 victory over Wofford! But how much of the Tar Heels' improvement is sustainable? (View Video)

Tar Heels in pros: Wilson bounces back with 18; Ryan stays red-hot with 31 points; Davis hits 21

Caleb Wilson bounced back from his lowest-scoring game of the season, but the Chicago Bulls’ losing streak reached seven. In the G League, Cormac Ryan put together another big scoring night to cap a 59-point weekend as the Wisconsin Herd swept two games. Wilson scored 18 points with five rebounds Sunday as Philadelphia beat Chicago 127-121. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The nickname UNC Basketball has for its bench players under Michael Malone

The moniker came from Angelo Brizzi and Isaiah Denis. "We call ourselves the bench mob," Maximo Adams said with a laugh after posting his first double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds off the bench against Wofford. "You gotta come in with high energy. Whatever the starting five gives us, we take it and we gotta amplify that even higher." (MSN.com)

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