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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

UNC Basketball's Offensive Concern: 'The Ball Stuck'

"The ball stuck," said UNC guard Jaydon Young, who finished with 10 points against Indiana. "If that first action doesn't work, it's kind of hard to get into stuff. So, that's more with chemistry. But we'll figure it out." Figuring it out may take time. The Tar Heels feature 11 new players, with freshman center Sayon Keita having been on campus just two months. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson scores 21, delivers in clutch as Bulls rebound; Coby White still out

Caleb Wilson didn’t look like a rookie with the game on the line Friday, taking charge in the final minutes to help Chicago complete a remarkable turnaround from its rough season opener. The former UNC star scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half for a 132-125 win over Milwaukee. Charlotte's Coby White remains day-to-day with a calf strain. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone brings fire and ice to Chapel Hill

On Nov. 27, 2018, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Malone was three seasons into his coaching tenure with the Nuggets and was coming off his first season over 0.500. In postgame, Malone told Lakers fans who traveled about 1,000 miles: “You can go ahead and take that L on the way out.” And it became the hallmark of his tenure. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Fixing UNC Basketball's Weaknesses

UNC Basketball faces tough questions after Indiana exposed weaknesses in rebounding, turnovers, and backcourt consistency. Can Michael Malone’s squad fix these issues before the regular season tips off? Hosts Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss potential solutions. (View Video)

A workhorse and a journeyman, Angelo Brizzi’s competitiveness compels his play

It’s the bow on his college career. The final page. The closing curtain. Whatever you call it, this is it. Five teams, five seasons, four states. When asked about Angelo Brizzi, senior forward Jarin Stevenson’s first thought was the three-letter colloquial term for an older person. “Unc,” Stevenson said through a giggle. The graduate guard has bounced around. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Justin Jackson On UNC Basketball, Roy Williams, Hubert Davis, New Arena, And More

Justin Jackson, whose No. 44 hangs from the Smith Center rafters, joined the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to talk about this season’s UNC basketball team, playing for Roy Williams, his feelings about Hubert Davis, his view on a future arena, and much more. (View Video)

Kevin Thomas ready to win at the next level

After committing to LSU in October of 2025, Kevin Thomas thought he knew where he would spend his college basketball career as he chased his dreams of making the NBA. Then Tigers head coach Matt McMahon was fired and replaced by Will Wade. Suddenly Thomas had nowhere to go. Then Michael Malone texted. For Thomas, the decision was easy. (Daily Tar Heel)

Cole Anthony Wows Wyndham

Wednesday was a day to remember for a group of local basketball players with Melbourne United star Cole Anthony taking them through their paces at Wyndham’s Eagle Stadium. The clinic was the first one that Cole and his foundation, the 50 Ways Foundation, have run since he has been in Australia. Anthony said they were loving the opportunity. (Star Weekly)

Wes Miller on coaching against UNC: 'It’s always special to go back'

Wes Miller returns Tuesday night to familiar surroundings to coach at the Smith Center, where he once played and helped UNC win a national championship. But instead of wearing Carolina blue, he’ll be trying to beat the Tar Heels in his first season as Charlotte’s head coach. The 7:30 exhibition homecoming carries special meaning for Miller. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Matt Able could have been drafted, now he’s trying to be great

When Matt Able started the draft process, he knew who he was — a leader, a playmaker and, in his opinion, the hardest working person in any gym. He identified areas of improvement, but the feedback he got was good. The decision came down to settling for good, likely the second round, or come back to college and try to be great. He chose great. (Daily Tar Heel)

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