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Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC preview, Football preview, Charles Scott & Greg Smith join

UNC Basketball begins exhibition play tonight against USC in Greensboro. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the action (4:19). Tar Heel Football has a chance for a statement win on the road against No. 25 Pitt (16:08). Tar Heel Basketball legend Charles Scott joins (27:59), as does Carolina Football safety Greg Smith (40:39). (Listen To Podcast)

North Carolina, USC Face Off Friday In Exhibition Matchup Between Former NBA Coaches

Michael Malone has had weeks of watching his players compete against each other. On Friday night, he’ll finally see them against another team that’s also led by a former NBA coach. In Malone’s first time on the sidelines for a UNC game, the Tar Heels will face Southern Cal in a 7 p.m. exhibition (ACC Network) at the former Greensboro Coliseum. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone praises UNC freshman Maximo Adams at ACC Tipoff

One of Michael Malone's offseason move not being talked enough? His retention of 4-star freshman wing Maximo Adams. At ACC Tipoff on Wednesday, Malone praised Adams for his potential to grow into a special player at North Carolina. "Maxi has had some practices where I've said 'Maxi has a chance to be a special player' because of his versatility." (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: Anticipated Weekend

Tar Heel fans have quite the trilogy of games this weekend. Men’s basketball opens the season Friday night in an exhibition against nationally ranked Southern Cal in Greensboro. The football Tar Heels visit undefeated and nationally-ranked Pitt. And Drake Maye tries to stay in the win column after in leading the Patriots to a dramatic upset of the Bills. (Chapelboro.com)

Jarin Stevenson ACC Tipoff Breakout Interview & Takeaways

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson represented the Tar Heels on Wednesday, alongside guard Neo Avdalas and coach Michael Malone, at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte. After Stevenson spoke at the podium, he met with reporters in a breakout room, going in depth about his time at UNC and previewing this season. Here are his interview and takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Michael Malone’s coaching philosophy product of lessons from Gregg Popovich, others

Michael Malone’s coaching philosophy is less a product of one mentor than a collection of lessons gathered over a 25-year NBA career. His father helped shape him as a person and coach. Jeff Van Gundy taught him the value of preparation. Mike Brown gave him the freedom to coach. But Gregg Popovich might have had the most profound influence. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone On ACC Network

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone joins the ACC Network crew on Wednesday at the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte to discuss his coaching philosophy, the Tar Heels upcoming exhibition game on Friday against USC in Greensboro, and more. (View Video)

Michael Malone: 'We Don't Play That Way Anymore'

Michael Malone answered dozens of questions at ACC Tipoff, but one stood out. Which player is going to handle the basketball? "It's going to be a combination. Again, positionless basketball everybody wants to know…even when I was recruiting, who is the one? Who is the two? Who is the three? I said that's gone. We don't play that way anymore." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Tales from the Basketball Recruiting Trail

Some time back, basketball recruiting beat vets Sherrell McMillan and Rob Harrington of Inside Carolina shared some stories from their time covering high school recruits. This time, the guys look back at stories they couldn't tell, missteps in a big recruitment, hypothetical Tar Heels, and more. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson scores team-high 15 in Bulls debut; Coby White to miss preseason

Caleb Wilson’s first NBA preseason game gave Chicago Bulls fans a glimpse of what they have been waiting for. The No. 4 overall pick scored a team-high 15 points in Chicago’s 124-117 win over Phoenix on Wednesday at the United Center as he started alongside Matas Buzelis. Coby White suffered a calf strain in training camp and will miss the preseason. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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