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'Throwback' rookie Caleb Wilson giving Chicago Bulls renewed hope

Kevin Garnett folded himself into a baseline seat at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday. This was a week into the 2026 NBA Summer League, which meant some of the most ballyhooed lottery picks already had been shut down, their coaches having seen enough after two or three games. Not the guy Garnett wanted to see, though. Not Caleb Wilson. (NBA.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest On Sayon Keita

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest on UNC Basketball incoming freshman Sayon Keita, the reasons behind his delay in arriving at Carolina, expectations upon his anticipated arrival in August, and more. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson earns first-team NBA All-Summer League honor

Caleb Wilson capped off standout play in Las Vegas by earning a spot on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. The Chicago Bulls forward, who left UNC after one season and was selected fourth in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together one of the most talked-about runs this month. He finished his four-game slate averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones from Tar Heel 247 joins host Brit Whitmire and publisher R.L. Bynum to discuss the latest developments in UNC sports, including the hiring of athletic director Steve Newark and basketball coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels' football season outlook, and more. (View Video)

In The End, Michael Malone Had Carolina On His Mind

Michael Malone was the first phone call that Steve Newmark made when looking for UNC's next basketball coach after the school parted ways with Hubert Davis in March. Malone was the only unemployed coach that Carolina had on its radar. But he also checked so many of UNC's boxes. "He knows everything about Carolina Basketball," said Newmark. (TarHeel247)

Sayon Keita brings defensive upside to UNC, but when will he arrive in Chapel Hill?

Sayon Keita, the 6-foot-11 center from Mali, arrives at UNC after developing overseas, including time in FC Barcelona's system. Before Keita can begin his freshman season, however, he first has to make it to Chapel Hill. While the school has not announced a timetable for his arrival, a source indicated that Keita is expected to arrive some time in August. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Malloy Smith

Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith and brother of K.J. Smith, joins Isaac Schade to share his perspective on carrying the Smith name, adapting to Coach Michael Malone’s leadership, his vision for the Tar Heels' future, and more. (View Video)

Steve Newmark Reflects on the Difficulty of Moving on from Hubert Davis

"The most difficult thing an athletic director has to do is when is when you feel like you need to make a change," Steve Newmark said. "It was tough, and we agonized over it. And Hubert is as good a person as you're going to meet. He cares for his players as much as anybody that I've ever seen. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into this program." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Has Become a Cornerstone for UNC Basketball

Six days after Michael Malone was hired and after meeting with the new coach, Jarin Stevenson announced he was staying home with the Tar Heels for his senior season, giving Malone an experienced piece in his frontcourt. Stevenson, whose family resides in Chapel Hill, played high school basketball at Seaforth, just 15 miles from the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

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