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Sayon Keita could give UNC the inside presence this new era needs

Sayon Keita might not be the most polished player on the UNC basketball roster, but he may be the most important. The freshman brings international experience and a chance to influence games around the rim. His development will play a major role in how good UNC can be, as the Tar Heels need him to develop quickly if they want to compete in the ACC. (Keeping It Heel)

Indiana boasts plenty of size and ACC experience

When North Carolina faces Indiana in an exhibition, you’ll see more Hoosiers who played against UNC last season than for the Tar Heels as scholarship players, and you’ll see plenty of size and girth inside. Four of the likely Indiana starters for the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis played in the ACC last season, and two starters are 7-footers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Audio: Jones Angell Previews UNC vs. Duke Football and UNC vs. Indiana Basketball

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. Jones also looks ahead at UNC basketball’s next preseason exhibition, Sunday at Indiana, and reflects on watching new coach Michael Malone in action for the first time during the Heels’ last exhibition against Southern Cal. (Chapelboro.com)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson closes out impressive preseason with best all-around showing

Caleb Wilson finished his first NBA preseason with one of his most complete performances Friday, helping the host Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-116. The rookie forward scored 16 points, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. The highlights Friday came at both ends of the floor. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Tennessee Court Denies Motion, Cameron Fens Remains Ineligible

Cameron Fens remains ineligible after the Tennessee Supreme Court denied a motion to lift the stay it executed in August, which made the UNC Basketball center and 18 other athletes ineligible. The athletes were seeking eligibility, citing the NCAA passing the "five-in-five" rule in June, arguing it should also apply to athletes from the high school class of 2022. (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. Indiana Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Look to Continue Preseason Build

Indiana’s size and experience in the frontcourt were on full display Sunday, as the Hoosiers dominated the glass, outrebounding Butler 53-33. And while North Carolina faced a lengthy USC frontcourt in its preseason opener, seven-footers Sherrell and Yigitoglu present a different challenge with their physicality, weighing in at 250 and 270 pounds, respectively. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Indiana Basketball Preview

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview this weekend's North Carolina Men's Basketball exhibition matchup, as the Tar Heels travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday. (View Video)

UNC Basketball vs. Indiana: TV info, stats, scouting the Hoosiers, and notes

Indiana outrebounded Butler 53-33 in its 96-68 exhibition win. Darren Harris, Markus Burton, and Samet Yigitoglu all scored 13 and Aiden Sherrell added 10. This is UNC’s first game in Indianapolis since the 2000 Final Four when Florida beat the Tar Heels 71-59 in Coach Bill Guthridge’s third and final season as head coach. Indiana leads the series 10-6. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - ACC Basketball Preseason Snubs

UNC Basketball faces ACC media skepticism, landing fifth in preseason polls and notably absent from the preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams. Can Jarin Stevenson, Terrence Brown, Matt Able, and Neo Avdalas prove the doubters wrong? (View Video)

Kevin Thomas Embracing Michael Malone's Vision for His Freshman Season

Michael Malone has made his expectations for Kevin Thomas clear: bring energy. As the 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing prepares for his first season of college basketball, North Carolina’s new head coach has already outlined the role he envisions for the athletic freshman and what it will take for him to carve out a place in the Tar Heel basketball rotation. (Inside Carolina)

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