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Video: IC Podcast - Building Process Continues for UNC Basketball

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest on Michael Malone's process of rebuilding UNC's basketball program, news out of the Smith Center offices this week, how Malone may envision his program going forward, and more as the transfer portal remains open. (View Video)

UNC basketball coach Michael Malone carries on Tar Heels' connection to New York

Steve Newmark, who spearheaded UNC’s coaching search, chatted with Michael Malone for about an hour during their initial conversation. "He is a basketball encyclopedia. He went through almost every player on our current roster, their strengths and weaknesses. He also probably listed every UNC alum that had ever come from the New York City pipeline." (USA Today)

Video: IC Podcast - A Monday for the Ages in Carolina Basketball

Sherrell McMillan, Spencer Haskell, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the importance of transfer commit Neoklis Avdalas, the return of Jarin Stevenson, the hiring of assistant coach Kim English, and how those decisions will shape coach Michael Malone's UNC Basketball team next season. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball Updates, Spring Football, Youssef Shamel, Jason Kosmicki

Transfer portal season means uncertainty for UNC Basketball (4:25). Spring football is underway as the Tar Heels look for big improvement (15:19). Denver Nuggets play-by-play man Jason Kosmicki discusses Michael Malone's tenure in Denver (32:31). And Fencing national champion Youssef Shamel joins (43:52). (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Neo Avdalas Commits, Dylan Mingo Out, Jarin Stevenson Returns

Virginia Tech transfer Neo Avdalas becomes the first portal commit of the Michael Malone era at UNC. The 6'9 guard from Greece comes with 3 seasons of eligibility. Jarin Stevenson is remaining at UNC for his senior season. And former Providence head coach Kim English becomes the 4th assistant coach hired. (View Video)

Michael Malone was on path to being Secret Service agent before Pete Gillen offered him coaching job

Michael Malone was on track to become a Secret Service agent when anentry-level college job set him on the path to coaching stardom. That’s one of the interesting stories from an interview with his late father, Brendan Malone, an accomplished coach who was instrumental in developing the “Jordan rules” during his days on the Detroit Pistons staff. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Bucks' pathway to promoting breakout wing Cormac Ryan is already unmistakably clear

Shortly after being promoted from G Leaguer to a two-way player, Cormac Ryan is already playing his way into a standard contract. The Milwaukee Bucks won't have to look far to figure out the financials, as a deal should look similar to what they gave Pete Nance, a former two-way Buck and Tar Heel who made his way onto the standard roster recently. (Behind the Buck Pass)

North Carolina Freshman Caleb Wilson Declares For NBA Draft

UNC star freshman Caleb Wilson is entering the NBA Draft, the 6-foot-10 forward announced Monday. The decision comes as little surprise as Wilson is projected as a top-five pick following a dominant freshman season in which he averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Wilson earned Associated Press Second-Team All-America honors. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Neoklis Avdalas Transferring to UNC Basketball

Former Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas committed to UNC Basketball on Monday. The 6-9 Avdalas spent one season with the Hokies after playing professionally in Greece and averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in Blacksburg. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss the commitment. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Returning to UNC for Senior Season

UNC forward Jarin Stevenson will return to the Tar Heels for his final college season, he announced, giving new coach Michael Malone an experienced frontcourt piece. Stevenson finished his first season at UNC averaging 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 33 games (25 starts) while shooting 47 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from 3-point range. (TarHeel247)

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