UNC Basketball’s Offseason Overhaul and Upcoming Challenges
The Tar Heels have cleared key frontcourt players, finalized a tough schedule and welcomed a wave of newcomers as they prepare for the next season.
Aug 24, 2026
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Armando Bacot Turns NIL Earnings into Home2 Suites Hotel Near Raleigh
Armando Bacot, North Carolina’s all‑time rebound leader, has used his six‑figure NIL earnings to open a Home2 Suites by Hilton near Raleigh in partnership with Atma Hotel Group. After going undrafted, he has played in Israel, Turkey and the NBA Summer League, aiming for a breakout season that could bring him back to the NBA.
Aug 18, 2026
UNC Basketball’s Offseason Overhaul and Arena Debate
From Seth Trimble's move to Louisville to Sayon Keita's arrival, the Tar Heels are assembling a new lineup while alumni weigh in on NIL earnings and a potential new arena.
Aug 17, 2026
Armando Bacot’s $2 Million NIL Windfall Highlights the New Era of College Athlete Compensation
Armando Bacot reflects on how his marketability and UNC’s athletic brand turned college basketball into a multimillion‑dollar pipeline, a shift echoed by his former teammate Seth Trimble’s $3 million transfer‑portal deal.
Aug 15, 2026
UNC’s Top Ten Five-Star Recruits: A Decade of Promise and Performance
A look at the ten five-star recruits who have worn the Carolina blue over the past decade, examining their collegiate trajectories, setbacks, and the coaching forces that shaped their paths.
Jul 28, 2026
Armando Bacot Leaves Fenerbahçe After One Season
After a single year with Fenerbahçe Beko Istanbul, Armando Bacot is exploring a return to the U.S. basketball scene, where his G‑League rights belong to the Greensboro Swarm.
Jun 29, 2026
Indiana’s Dominant Win Over UNC Highlights Early Season Momentum
Indiana’s basketball squad opened the 2022‑23 campaign with a seven‑game winning streak, the latest chapter of which unfolded on November 30, 2022, when the Hoosiers traveled to face the Tar Heels in a highly anticipated exhibition. The final score, 77‑65 in favor of Indiana, was powered by a combined 30 points from guard Jalen Hood‑Schifino and a dominant inside presence from forward Trayce Jackson‑Davis, who together set the tone for a season that many expect to be competitive.
Jun 26, 2026
Kentucky and North Carolina Set for 2026 CBS Sports Classic Showdown
The CBS Sports Classic will host Kentucky vs. North Carolina on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden, featuring coach Mark Pope’s pivotal season and a reshaped field of teams.
May 21, 2026