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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac in Portal, Maximo Adams a Heel, Jonathan Powell to Pitt

Luka Bogavac initially indicated he wanted to return to UNC, but Saturday declared he'll enter the portal. Jonathan Powell becomes the first Tar Heel to commit elsewhere, announcing for Pitt on Saturday. Jaydon Young re-committed to Michael Malone, and Maximo Adams will remain a Tar Heel. (View Video)

Nuggets fans celebrate date of Malone’s bold move in 2016 to start Jokic as ‘Jokmas’

Nikola Jokic’s rise to stardom began with what seemed like a bold coaching move at the time by current UNC basketball coach Michael Malone. Jokic was a second-round pick and was playing behind first-round pick Jusuf Nurkic when the Denver Nuggets’ coach went against conventional NBA logic in a decision that reshaped the franchise and Jokic’s career. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Cormac Ryan leads Milwaukee Bucks to Friday win with breakout night

Cormac Ryan, a sharpshooter during UNC's 2023-24 Sweet 16 run, exploded for a career-high 28 points in Milwaukee's 125-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Ryan drained 10 of his 17 shots, including a 5-of-9 mark from deep. Scoring wasn't the only impressive part of Ryan's Friday night, as he added five rebounds and dished out three assists. (USA Today)

Michael Malone Wasn’t Carolina, But He Wasn’t a Stranger, Either

Michael Malone sat in the stands at the Smith Center with a notebook, just another visitor watching Carolina's basketball practice. Minutes later, then-head coach Hubert Davis yelled for him to come down to the floor. Months later, Malone is no longer a visitor. He's family. Malone never played or coached at UNC. But he didn't arrive as a stranger, either. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Hansbrough Praises Michael Malone Hire

Michael Malone takes the reins for UNC Men's Basketball. Will his passionate, tough-minded approach return the Tar Heels to national title contention? Tyler Hansbrough discusses the Malone hire, his basketball knowledge, and fiery leadership style reminiscent of Roy Williams. (View Video)

UNC Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to Pittsburgh Basketball

Jonathan Powell’s time in Chapel Hill is over. On Saturday, the sophomore wing became the first Tar Heel of the offseason to choose another school via the transfer portal, announcing his commitment to Pittsburgh, his agency confirmed to On3. The move comes five days after Powell’s agency initially confirmed his intention to enter the portal on Monday. (Inside Carolina)

Luka Bogavac Entering Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal open and UNC recently hiring Michael Malone, Luka Bogavac has elected to explore other opportunities. On Saturday, the native of Montenegro announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Bogavac averaged 9.8 points per game for the Tar Heels this season. Meetings between Malone and UNC players began Wednesday. (Inside Carolina)

Seth Trimble to play in front of NBA scouts at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Hoping to continue his basketball career in the NBA, Seth Trimble recently accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament. This tournament invites 64 senior college basketball players, from across the country, to compete in front of pro scouts. Over four days, eight teams of eight players will participate in a 12-game tournament. (USA Today)

Tar Heel Guard Jaydon Young Returning for Senior Season

North Carolina guard Jaydon Young will remain with the Tar Heels in 2026-27. He was previously expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Young arrived at UNC last season after two seasons at Virginia Tech. He appeared in 31 games with the Tar Heels, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. During that time, he scored 1.8 points per game as a junior. (On3.com)

RJ Davis Named to 2025-26 All NBA G League Rookie Team

South Bay Lakers guard and former UNC All-American R.J. Davis has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA G League Rookie Team. He is the ninth player in franchise history to be named to the all-rookie team. Davis appeared in 13 Tip-Off Tournament games (10 starts) for South Bay, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31 minutes. (South Bay Lakers)

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