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100 days to men's college basketball: Top stories, players, games

In approximately 100 days, the 2024-25 college basketball season will begin. But it'll look different than we've seen before. Best nonconference matchups: North Carolina at Kansas (Nov. 8): Two of the most storied programs in college basketball go head-to-head, featuring two of the best returning players: UNC's R.J. Davis and Kansas' Hunter Dickinson. (ESPN.com)

How Has UNC Basketball Fared in the One-and-Done Era?

The one-and-done era of college basketball has been a source of frustration in many ways for the North Carolina basketball program and its fans. As a national blueblood program, UNC hasn’t recruited as many one-and-dones as other programs it competes with on a national stage. But has the product suffered on the court? Let’s take an analytical look. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball offers Miikka Murinen, Jasper Johnson down to 5

UNC Basketball, on Wednesday, made their sixth offer in the class of 2026, this one going to Finnish power forward Miikka Muurinen, whose mom played for UNC. Jasper Johnson has cut his list to five, plus an interesting update concerning New Zealand’s Julius Halaifonua. And Tar Heels participate in ACC Football Kickoff and the Olympics. (View Video)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Top 100 Players

With its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recent list of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC releases 2024-25 non-conference basketball schedule

UNC released its 2024-25 non-conference basketball schedule on Wednesday, which includes five games at the Smith Center, five at neutral sites, and two in true road environments. Also, Coach Bill Robinson discusses the possibility of North Carolina playing "5 out" this season and what that could look like. (View Video)

Justin Pierce reflects on his basketball career

Justin Pierce just moved to Seattle with his longtime girlfriend. With a degree in finance from William & Mary and an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Pierce is ready to enter the corporate finance space after retiring from professional basketball. Three years in Europe and one in Japan was enough for Pierce as he reflected on his basketball career. (The Next Prospect)

Zayden High Working to 'Force My Way In' for North Carolina

Zayden High is taking it upon himself to find ways to increase his role for the UNC basketball team this season. As a freshman for the the Tar Heels last season, the 6-foot-9 forward played in 23 games and logged 103 minutes across those contests. Building on those spot minutes, High has taken an aggressive approach to his training this summer. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview - Zayden High

Zayden High has an opportunity to make a big sophomore leap in UNC's front court. How will Coach Hubert Davis distribute the minutes to the combination of High, Ven-Allen Lubin, Jalen Washington, Jae'Lyn Withers, and James Brown? With High’s motor and extra muscle added, he’s got a chance to make a real impact. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Rapid Reactions

UNC's nonconference basketball schedule is loaded with highlights. The first comes early, as Carolina will visit Kansas on Nov. 8. Credit to Hubert Davis for requesting that game—he suggested it to sport administrator Clint Gwaltney, who cold-called the Jayhawks. In a very short amount of time, the two historic programs had a home-and-home series on the books. (GoHeels.com)

Hubert Davis’ fourth non-conference basketball schedule will be challenging

Coach Hubert Davis’ fourth UNC men's basketball team will face a challenging non-conference schedule that includes at least three opponents in Bart Torvik’s preseason Top 25. UNC meets at least four teams — potentially 10 — that made the NCAA tournament field last season. The school officially announced the nonconference schedule Wednesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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