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Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Kevin Thomas Commits To UNC Basketball

The crew from Inside Carolina discusses Kevin Thomas and his commitment to Michael Malone and UNC Basketball, Thomas's game and the athleticism he will bring to the Tar Heels, and the potential for Thomas to become a contributor this season and beyond. (View Video)

Matt Able has big game in NBA Draft Combine scrimmage

UNC shooting guard transfer Matt Able looked comfortable and confident during an NBA Draft Combine scrimmage in Chicago on Wednesday. The former N.C. State guard, who has committed to play next season at North Carolina, scored 15 points and hit 3 of 5 3-point attempts as his Carpenter team pulled away for a 95–83 victory over the Adams team. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Needs Caleb Wilson to Dominate NBA Draft Combine

UNC Basketball hasn't had high-level NBA draft picks in some time, so it's important Caleb Wilson has a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine and gets drafted in the top 3-4 slots. Deon Thompson is back at Carolina as a graduate assistant coach for Michael Malone. How helpful will this be? (View Video)

UNC Basketball Adding Assistant Coach Bryan Tibaldi

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone is moving closer to finalizing his first coaching staff in Chapel Hill, and the next addition is already on campus, according to sources. Bryan Tibaldi, who brings a blend of NBA and major college experience, will become the fourth assistant coach on Malone’s coach staff, multiple sources familiar with the process confirmed. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson embraces NBA Draft Combine stage, says season-ending injury was 'rough'

Caleb Wilson said going through the injuries that ended his UNC Basketball career early were rough, but said at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago that he’s learned from it, sounding like a player who didn’t come to protect his draft slot as much as to define what he thinks he will be at the NBA level and what a team will get when it calls his name. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball’s Returners

College basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss the returners for UNC Basketball -- Isaiah Denis, Jaydon Young, and Jarin Stevenson -- and the importance of a college program having a core group each season, especially during a coaching transition. (View Video)

Jerry Stackhouse 'disappointed' UNC didn't interview him for coaching job

Jerry Stackhouse said he expressed interest in the UNC coaching job that ultimately went to Michael Malone but never received an interview from his alma mater. Stackhouse, in his second season as an assistant on the Golden State Warriors staff after leaving Vanderbilt, said UNC informed him it would not interview him to replace Hubert Davis. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back in the High School Recruiting Game for Kevin Thomas

The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out its 2026-27 basketball roster either through the transfer portal or international ranks, but the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas, and the 4-star wing is visiting Carolina on Tuesday. (View Video)

Former UNC Forward Deon Thompson Expected to Join Michael Malone's Basketball Coaching Staff

Deon Thompson is coming home. A source close to the program confirmed the 2009 national champion is expected to join Michael Malone’s staff as a graduate assistant. He will take classes at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. This move represents the end of Thompson’s pro playing career and the beginning of his coaching career, according to sources. (Inside Carolina)

What UNC Basketball lost and gained in backcourt production

The Tar Heels' entire starting backcourt has turned over this offseason. The good news for UNC Basketball is that coach Michael Malone has brought in enough production to replace it. And based on the numbers, the newcomers may even outperform their predecessors. Here’s a look at who’s gone, who’s coming in, and how the production stacks up. (USA Today)

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