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No Doubt About it, Isaiah Denis' Performance was Personal

Hampered by a pinky injury that slowed his development and assimilation with the team last season, Isaiah Denis was healthy weeks into the season, but his opportunity never came. That's what made Friday so special for Charlotte native. He got his chance and produced, recording 14 points and 6 rebounds in UNC's 88-70 exhibition victory over USC. (TarHeel247)

Freshman Maximo Adams Injecting High Intensity, Effort into UNC Basketball Lineup

North Carolina got off to a sluggish start in Friday night's exhibition opener in Greensboro. Three minutes into Michael Malone’s debut at the helm, the Tar Heels found themselves trailing USC 10-3, prompting the first-year head coach to turn to his bench and send Maximo Adams to the scorer’s table. It was his energy and hustle that stood out most. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, Cade Bennerman Monday Interviews

North Carolina Basketball freshman Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, and Cade Bennerman spoke with the media on Monday following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Video)

Takeaways on UNC's new roster in Michael Malone's preseason debut vs. USC

While North Carolina waits for an eligibility ruling on fifth-year senior Cameron Fens, it was freshman Maximo Adams who provided the most excitement for Tar Heels fans. Adams was UNC's first substitute, and in a 90-second span he grabbed a big offensive rebound, connected on a three, and then made a physical defensive stop on the other end. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - No Midrange Game In UNC Basketball's Modern Offense

UNC Basketball ushers in a new era as Coach Michael Malone prioritizes analytics-driven shot selection and a defensive mindset. Can the Tar Heels’ aversion to the mid-range jumper take them to the next level, or will it spark controversy among fans? (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson Putting Up Solid Numbers

Caleb Wilson put together two productive preseason games for Chicago and showed why he was the NBA draft’s fourth overall pick, even as the Bulls lost both games. The rookie scored 21 points on Friday against Memphis, then followed with 17 points Sunday in Denver. Cameron Johnson started for the Nuggets and scored 15 points in 25 minutes. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - What UNC Basketball's Exhibition Opener Forecasts

UNC Basketball fans finally got to see what a Michael Malone-coached Tar Heel team looked like Friday. While only an exhibition, Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell of Inside Carolina discuss what UNC's 88-70 win over USC may tell us about the coming season. (View Video)

Isaiah Denis says his confident, breakthrough performance was 'personal'

Isaiah Denis could have left when UNC changed basketball coaches, but the sophomore stayed. On Friday, in Michael Malone’s debut, Denis was rewarded with a coming-out party for fans who barely saw him on the court his tough freshman season. "This is definitely personal for me," Denis said after playing only 33 minutes over 10 games last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone’s Unofficial UNC Welcome is a Hit: 'You want to win for him'

When Michael Malone stepped onto the court Friday in Greensboro, he took a look up. Maybe it was to check the time on the pregame clock. Or maybe, as the Tar Heel fans greeted him with a raucous ovation, Malone was taking a moment to think, ‘Is this really happening?’ Malone’s unofficial debut as UNC Basketball coach will go down as a success. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC Football and Basketball Postgame Reactions

UNC Football vs. Pitt and Basketball vs. USC postgame reactions from Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum on the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” breaking down the two Tar Heel victories this weekend. (View Video)

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