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RJ Hampton Discusses His 'Great Time' Playing for Michael Malone

RJ Hampton was the No. 5 ranked player in the 2019 basketball recruiting class. The 6-foot-5 guard played one year out of high school with the New Zealand Breakers before being selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he crossed paths with Michael Malone. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing of Transfer Neoklis Avdalas

The first of Michael Malone’s transfer portal additions is official as UNC Basketball announced the signing of Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas on Monday. The 6-foot-9 combo guard and native of Kalamata, Greece averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists his one season in Blacksburg, following four years of professional basketball in Greece. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster, Staff Filling Out

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has added more coaches to his staff, added a new player to the incoming recruiting class, and has begun doling out offers to 2027 recruits. The Inside Carolina crew sees a type of preferred skill set and build that may become a template for the Tar Heels' new direction. (View Video)

Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits

The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard Matt Able. Plus, Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out scholarship offers, 4-star wing Kevin Thomas committed to the Tar Heels, Baseball took the series over State, Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the Final Four, Kenan Stadium is getting a makeover, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone Offers DeMarcus Henry, Yann Kamagate

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his staff have offered Class of 2027 small forward DeMarcus Henry and Class of 2028 big man Yann Kamagate. The Tar Heel coaches were in Tennessee over the weekend watching multiple recruits at the EYBL Memphis event. (View Video)

Charles Barkley claims Caleb Wilson 'has the most upside' in the NBA Draft

It’s safe to say that Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a massive fan of UNC forward Caleb Wilson, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson had a magnificent freshman season before suffering a broken thumb that prematurely ended his year. He was named a Consensus Second Team All-American. (On3.com)

Vince Carter recalls Michael Jordan’s legendary return to UNC for pickup games

Michael Jordan rewrote the narrative that NBA titles could be won with a guard in the starring role. In doing so, he inspired an entire generation of guards who grew up watching his game, daring to believe that one day they, too, could reach those heights. One player who felt that influence firsthand was his legitimate successor at UNC – Vince Carter. (Basketball Network)

UNC Basketball Keeping the Ties While Moving Forward

Carolina Basketball Family ties are incredibly important, but you have to prepare for the future, have to adapt and evolve and at the same time understand and appreciate what UNC Basketball was. So with these recent staff hires, coach Michael Malone has those ties built in and he’s reassured a lot of people behind the scenes that they are important to him. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Did Alexandros Samodurov Commit to UNC Basketball? What We Know

Rumors circulated Thursday evening that Greek center Alexandros Samodurov committed to UNC Basketball. But has he really? Isaac Schade shares what we know right now. Also, UNC and West Virginia will play in the Dickie V Invitational, and Brandon Robinson is joining the Tar Heels' staff in a support role. (View Video)

UNC Basketball Staff Hires Provide Glimpse of Michael Malone's Vision

What does a coach who’s had a tremendous amount of success at the NBA level but hasn’t done it at the college level need in order to succeed? You have to have a dynamic recruiter. For Michael Malone, that’s Chuck Martin. Then you need somebody who can develop players. So with Bryan Tibaldi coming to UNC, they believe that he can fill that role. (Inside Carolina)

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