The University of North Carolina’s basketball program is set to open its preseason with a much‑anticipated exhibition matchup against Indiana on October 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
A New Chapter for UNC Basketball
Michael Malone, the newly appointed head coach, will make his debut on the sidelines, ushering in a period marked by aggressive recruiting and a deliberately tough non‑conference schedule.
The Tar Heels have been training intensively, blending returning veterans with fresh prospects as they prepare for a season that will test their depth against some of the nation’s top programs.
The exhibition also serves as a preview of the 2026‑27 campaign, offering fans a first look at how Malone plans to integrate his system and how the team will respond to a demanding slate of opponents.
A year earlier, UNC traveled to Salt Lake City to meet BYU in a preseason test, a game that helped shape the team’s chemistry before the regular season began.