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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Commits To UNC Basketball
Michael Malone has moved fast to replace
Henri Veesaar in the frontcourt, adding 7-footers Sayon Keita and
Cade Bennerman in back-to-back days. Great news for the Tar Heels! What's (or who's) next?
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Sayon Keita Commits to UNC Basketball
7-foot center
Sayon Keita has committed to
Michael Malone and UNC Basketball. Keita is a consensus future NBA player but incredibly young. That said, the talent is undeniable and will be available for the UNC staff to maximize next season. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, Joey discuss Keita's commitment.
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Isaiah Denis ready to 'show the world what I got'
Isaiah Denis heard it from a lot of people after his freshman season with UNC Basketball. We didn’t really see you last year. Following a two-week stretch of uncertainty in the transfer portal, Denis decided he would remain with the Tar Heels with hopes of becoming a regular member of the rotation in
Michael Malone’s debut season as head coach. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Center Sayon Keita...Again
With
Henri Veesaar off to the NBA, UNC Basketball needs a new center. With not much left in the transfer portal, the Tar Heels are going to need to recruit the International market. One such prospect is
Sayon Keita, who visited Carolina last summer. Is he a good fit for the Tar Heels?
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Chansky’s Notebook: The Arena
Playing in a new, state-of-the-art basketball arena used to be more important than it is today. The best players spend so little time in their home digs that they barely unpack their bags before entering the transfer portal or NBA Draft. And the best may not get there in the first place because they’ve been offered more money by pro teams or other schools. (
Chapelboro.com)
Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets
Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands Transfer 7-Footer Cade Bennerman
UNC Basketball added depth to its frontcourt with Northwestern transfer center
Cade Bennerman. Isaac Schade spotlights Bennerman’s potential as a developmental seven-footer, examining his athletic upside, need for added strength, and fit in
Michael Malone’s system.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Big Priority
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the big priority for UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone and staff and how the Tar Heels could fill out the remaining parts of the 2026-27 roster once the center position is addressed.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What's UNC Basketball's Move at Center?
Following
Henri Veesaar's decision to enter the NBA Draft, UNC Basketball faces the "tall" task of replacing The Big Estonian. Unfortunately, there aren't many current options left in the transfer portal. Will the Tar Heels look overseas? Will they wait on potential 5-in-5 returners?
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Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Roster Construction Continues
New UNC Basketball Coach
Michael Malone received a few more additions to his first roster this past week, courtesy of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell break it all down and anticipate what's on the immediate horizon for North Carolina Tar Heel basketball.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026