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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Jerry Stackhouse 'disappointed' UNC didn't interview him for coaching job

Jerry Stackhouse said he expressed interest in the UNC coaching job that ultimately went to Michael Malone but never received an interview from his alma mater. Stackhouse, in his second season as an assistant on the Golden State Warriors staff after leaving Vanderbilt, said UNC informed him it would not interview him to replace Hubert Davis. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back in the High School Recruiting Game for Kevin Thomas

The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out its 2026-27 basketball roster either through the transfer portal or international ranks, but the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas, and the 4-star wing is visiting Carolina on Tuesday. (View Video)

Former UNC Forward Deon Thompson Expected to Join Michael Malone's Basketball Coaching Staff

Deon Thompson is coming home. A source close to the program confirmed the 2009 national champion is expected to join Michael Malone’s staff as a graduate assistant. He will take classes at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. This move represents the end of Thompson’s pro playing career and the beginning of his coaching career, according to sources. (Inside Carolina)

What UNC Basketball lost and gained in backcourt production

The Tar Heels' entire starting backcourt has turned over this offseason. The good news for UNC Basketball is that coach Michael Malone has brought in enough production to replace it. And based on the numbers, the newcomers may even outperform their predecessors. Here’s a look at who’s gone, who’s coming in, and how the production stacks up. (USA Today)

Success Beyond a Lottery Pick for UNC Basketball

Even if you are drafted highly, you have to turn that into playing at an elite level. That, more than anything, is what’s been missing for recent Tar Heels in the NBA. Vince Carter is still a highlight reel folks watch, and that’s a big Carolina tie, but he last played at UNC 28 years ago and retired six years ago. That’s something that Caleb Wilson can provide. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson on his UNC pickup game that went viral

What Caleb Wilson has meant to North Carolina really can't be measured. On top of being such a great playmaker, Wilson fully embraced the Chapel Hill community as a whole and made it clear he's always going to cherish his time on campus. This included him making his way to the student gym to put on a show against some of his fellow classmates. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - NBA Draft Combine Begins As UNC Awaits Matt Able’s Decision

With the NBA Draft Lottery behind us, the NBA Draft Combine has started and we are officially on Matt Able watch. 16 days from now, we will know one way or the other if Able is remaining in the NBA Draft or joining the Tar Heels. His answer will alter the UNC Basketball season. (View Video)

Seth Trimble Makes His Case For The Next Level At G League Combine

Looking to strengthen his case for a shot at the pros, Seth Trimble took the floor this past weekend in Chicago for the NBA G League Draft Combine. Measuring 6-foot-1.5 without shoes with a 6-foot-7.75 wingspan, the four-year Tar Heel wasted little time turning heads during the testing portion. Trimble posted a combine-best 43.5-inch max vertical leap. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates

UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines, Indya Nivar makes the Atlanta Dream, Bobby Petrino discusses UNC Football, Baseball sweeps Pitt, Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis advance, Softball’s season ends, and Eric Church visits UNC in this week's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: IC Podcast - What is UNC Basketball's Goal?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss how NCAA Tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in that regard should be going forward for a UNC Basketball program looking to return to prominence in the Michael Malone era. (View Video)

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