UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Defense-First Blueprint

UNC Basketball sets its sights on a renewed identity as Coach Michael Malone unveils his blueprint focused on defense, rebounding, fast-paced transitions, and ball movement. Isaac Schade and Bill Robinson break down how these shifts will translate on the court. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Full Basketball Schedule, UNC Football vs. ETSU Preview, Lee Pace Joins

UNC Football begins its 100th season in Kenan Stadium by hosting ETSU. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the matchup (4:43). Tar Heel Basketball released its full schedule for 2026-27 and has a big reunion this weekend (22:11). Plus, Lee Pace reflects on a career covering Carolina Football (34:47) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Elite Recruiting Needs

Basketball recruiting analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's in-state recruiting efforts with CJ Rosser and DeMarcus Henry. Both hail from the Tar Heel state but play high school ball at elite programs in Florida and Arizona, respectively. (View Video)

UNC Basketball schedule, ACC games to circle in Michael Malone's first season

Seth Trimble, a four-year guard for the Tar Heels who is using a fifth season of eligibility at Louisville, will return to Chapel Hill as a member of the Cardinals on Monday, Feb. 8. Given Trimble's commitment to UNC and the backing of Michael Malone, along with what Trimble accomplished with the Tar Heels, it'll likely be a warm welcome at the Smith Center. (MSN.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Schedule Drops, Anticipation Rises

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at how the full 2026-27 UNC Basketball schedule shakes out for the Tar Heels and, on the flip side, highlight the massive level of anticipation for coach Michael Malone and his first Carolina team to get rolling this season. (View Video)

Michael Malone’s first ACC basketball game that counts will be against Cal in late December

Coach Michael Malone finally got the full schedule for his first season as North Carolina men's basketball coach, and his first ACC game that counts in the standings will be in late December. UNC opens ACC play Dec. 30 in Chapel Hill against Cal, the first of 18 regular-season ACC games that will carry the Tar Heels through the first weekend of March. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Terrence Brown Ready To Torch Expectations

Can high-octane point guard Terrence Brown ignite UNC Basketball's ACC title hopes? Isaac Schade and Riley Davis break down Brown's transfer from Utah, where he averaged nearly 20 points per game, and debate how his scoring prowess will translate given the Tar Heels' deeper roster. (View Video)

ACC Announces 2026-27 Men's Basketball Schedule

UNC Men's Basketball begins 2026-27 ACC play in Chapel Hill against Cal on Wednesday, December 30. The UNC-Cal game is one of 18 regular-season ACC games on the schedule. The Tar Heels, who host NC State in the Smith Center on January 9, also play the Wolfpack in a non-conference game on December 15 in Greensboro's First Horizon Coliseum. (GoHeels.com)

Projecting every ACC Basketball team's ceiling and floor for 2026-27

5. North Carolina: Michael Malone has a roster built to score, a boon for a coach who guided the Nuggets to 113.5 points per clip in the playoffs during the season he won the NBA title. Ceiling - Total wins: 28, ACC finish: Third, Postseason finish: Sweet 16. Floor - Total wins: 22, ACC finish: Seventh, Postseason finish: First round of the NCAA tournament. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How Jarin Stevenson & Terrence Brown Transform UNC Basketball

Does a $20 million roster guarantee elite talent or just add pressure to deliver? Jonathan Adams and Isaac Schade discuss Jarin Stevenson as UNC Basketball's potential "grinder." And will Terrence Brown’s relentless "prove-it" mentality ignite the Tar Heels? (View Video)

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