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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Michael Malone to interview NBA, college basketball assistant coach Bryan Tibaldi

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone is closing in on finalizing his coaching staff, and former NBA assistant Bryan Tibaldi is reportedly in Chapel Hill this week to interview for an assistant coach position. Tibaldi, 41, spent the past six years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning a promotion to assistant coach under Kenny Atkinson in September 2024. (USA Today)

Breaking down the production UNC Basketball lost this offseason

The Tar Heels lost Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson to the NBA Draft, seven to the transfer portal, and two to graduation. As UNC Basketball works to complete its roster for the 2026-27 season, here is an overview of the production lost: 5,494 minutes played, 2,283 points (86% of UNC's points in 2025-26), 960 rebounds (76%), 485 assists (91%). (USA Today)

NC State Transfer Matt Able Officially Signs With UNC Basketball

Another member of UNC Basketball's 2026-27 roster has made his commitment official, as NC State transfer Matt Able has signed to become a Tar Heel next season, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed Thursday. Able’s signing comes two weeks after his commitment to Carolina on April 21. The Baltimore, Md. native is rated No. 31 overall in the transfer portal. (Inside Carolina)

UNC transfer Neoklis Avdalas shares video of his Chapel Hill arrival

Neoklis Avdalas has arrived. The coveted transfer addition has made his arrival in Chapel Hill, set to embark on his new chapter of his college basketball career with the UNC basketball program. Avdalas shared some videos that certainly will have UNC fans excited to see him already on campus. Avdalas was the first transfer to commit to Michael Malone. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What we know About UNC's Basketball Schedule

What kind of non-ACC basketball schedule will the Tar Heels face in Michael Malone's first season as head coach in Chapel Hill? It's not entirely set, but most of UNC's opponents are, as Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is UNC Basketball A Top-25 Team At This Point?

The North Carolina Basketball coaching staff is putting together a team that they hope will contend, but are the Tar Heels a top-25 team at this point? Does coach Michael Malone still need to add to the frontcourt and backcourt in order to get there? (View Video)

Evan Smith, UNC Basketball’s last JV player, returns to play for coach Michael Malone

New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone didn’t know much about Evan Smith, so Smith told him about himself and his journey to get on the team. Malone liked what he saw and heard and was willing to keep Smith on the team. Smith looks forward to being coached by Malone and enjoys the title of being the last remaining member of UNC's JV program. (UNC Media Hub)

Roy Williams shares wisdom with Carolina seniors

Roy Williams is a basketball legend, a three-time national champion head coach, and, a proud Carolina alumnus. "You are a graduate of the University of North Carolina — it doesn’t get any better," Williams told the Class of 2026 on May 1 while delivering the Last Lecture, part of Carolina Alumni’s Senior Week, on Polk Place in front of Wilson Library. (UNC.edu)

Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke

What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian center Luigi Suigo. Matt Able was invited to the NBA Combine, there are four new Tar Heel Hall-of-Famers, Baseball blasted Duke, and UNC Women’s Hoops hosted a 5-star recruit. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Tyler Hansbrough trolling Duke reminds UNC fans why he's a living legend

Tyler Hansbrough participated as an instructor for a youth golf clinic at Raleigh’s TriGolf (home of the Triangle’s First Tee organization). He provided some words of encouragement and instruction to the large group of children who attended the event. During a question-and-answer session with the kids, Hansbrough discussed a variety of topics. (Keeping It Heel)

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