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Matt Able To Withdraw From NBA Draft And Enroll at North Carolina

Matt Able will withdraw from the NBA draft process and continue his college career at North Carolina, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. This comes after he remarked during the NBA Draft Combine that he was "back and forth" about whether to withdraw his name or continue his college career. He has until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to pull his name. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where's the beef in UNC Basketball's starting five?

Michael Malone is in the midst of putting together his first UNC Basketball roster and it projects to be massive from a height standpoint but less so from a weight standpoint. Who will be in the starting 5? And how does Malone adjust if Matt Able or Alexandros Samodurov aren't on the roster? (View Video)

Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov

UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend. Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball, Seyon Keita won a EuroLeague title, Alexandros Samodurov is still on Michael Malone’s radar, Women’s Lacrosse fell just short of an NCAA title, Kenan Stadium renovations have begun, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Still No Indication from Matt Able; Sayon Keita's Prospects

UNC Basketball fans anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for the Tar Heels or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade also discusses new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility and what this means for recruits like Sayon Keita. (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone’s High School Recruiting Strategy Explained

Michael Malone isn't quite two months into his tenure as North Carolina's basketball coach, but we have learned plenty about his approach to recruiting high school prospects. Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 and basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss Malone's process. (View Video)

Former UNC national champion Deon Thompson retires from professional basketball

When you look at the best college basketball teams of all time, UNC's 2008-09 national championship-winning team has to be up there. One player not talked about enough on that title-winning team is Deon Thompson. After an accomplished 16-year career played mainly overseas, Thompson announced his retirement from professional basketball on Monday. (USA Today)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is UNC in the Running for 5-star Marcus Spears?

Marcus Spears is the top player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, and he's a major UNC Target. Recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 recently watched Spears play and spoke with him about the latest updates in his recruitment. (View Video)

Matt Able Urged To Return to North Carolina

UNC Basketball coaches and fans are awaiting Matt Able's decision whether to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft or play for the Tar Heels next season. ESPN NBA draft analyst Jeremy Woo suggested Able should remain in college at least one more season. "Returning to college and changing scenery from State to UNC could help him a year from now." (Sports Illustrated)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Differences Between Michael Malone & Hubert Davis On Recruiting Trail

How does new North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone approach AAU events and being around other college coaches? David Sisk was on hand last weekend in Memphis and watched Malone and his staff, spoke with them, and observed how others received them. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, Sayon Keita, Diamond Cup

UNC Basketball has been linked to the Diamond Cup, a groundbreaking college basketball event promising massive financial rewards and elite competition. Host Isaac Schade also discusses Sayon Keita’s eye-popping EuroLeague performance and the Tar Heels' latest basketball recruiting offers. (View Video)

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