NCAA Extends Eligibility: Five Years, Five Seasons for College Athletes
The NCAA's recent eligibility change grants athletes a five‑year window to play up to five seasons, affecting current and future UNC roster decisions.
Jun 30, 2026
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UNC Basketball Prepares for 2026‑27 Season with New Coach and Fresh Talent
The Tar Heels must replace key departing players while integrating new coaching leadership and promising prospects.
Jun 30, 2026
UNC Basketball Faces Rebuilding Challenge Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
The University of North Carolina’s men’s basketball program must replace the production of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar for the 2026‑27 season. Head coach Michael Malone faces the task of reshaping the frontcourt, while potential replacements Jarin Stevenson, Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov bring diverse skills and international experience.
Jun 30, 2026
North Carolina and Illinois Set for 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown
The 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown will pit the Tar Heels against the Fighting Illini on January 30 at Bridgestone Arena, featuring travel packages, ticket presales and a coaching storyline that highlights Michael Malone and Brad Underwood.
Jun 25, 2026
UNC Basketball to Face Illinois in Nashville Showdown on Jan. 30, 2027
North Carolina’s men’s basketball team will meet Illinois in Nashville on January 30, 2027, as part of the Nashville Hoops Showdown. The game offers a early‑season benchmark for both programs as they build toward the NCAA tournament.
Jun 25, 2026
N.C. State and UNC Schedule Historic Neutral‑Site Basketball Clash in Greensboro
North Carolina’s two powerhouse basketball programs will meet on a neutral site in Greensboro on Dec. 15, 2026, in a game designed to boost their NET rankings and mark the first meeting outside the ACC schedule.
Jun 25, 2026
North Carolina and Illinois Set for Late‑Season Clash in Nashville
The Tar Heels and Fighting Illini will meet on January 30 in Nashville, a game that promises a test of tradition, coaching strategy and national ambition.
Jun 25, 2026
UNC Frontcourt Outlook: Keita Anchors the Paint as Power Forward Battle Looms
Andrew Jones and David Sisk explore how Sayon Keita will man the center position while Jarin Stevenson, Alexandros Samodurov and Maximo Adams compete for the power forward slot.
Jun 23, 2026
UNC to Face Indiana in Preseason Exhibition in Indianapolis
The University of North Carolina will open its preseason schedule with a much‑anticipated exhibition against Indiana on October 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game features new coach Michael Malone, key transfers and a roster loaded with returning seniors, while Indiana’s second‑year coach Darian DeVries brings a lineup stacked with former ACC players. Tickets go on sale June 17 via Ticketmaster.
Jun 15, 2026
UNC Basketball Sets Up Pre‑Season Clash with Indiana in Indianapolis
The Tar Heels will meet the Hoosiers in a preseason exhibition, featuring new coach Michael Malone and a revamped roster, while Indiana looks to build on its recent ACC‑style lineup.
Jun 15, 2026
Stevenson’s Return Fuels UNC’s Multi‑Sport Title Chase
Jarin Stevenson’s return and UNC Baseball’s historic Super Regional win set the stage for a championship chase across multiple Tar Heel sports.
Jun 11, 2026
UNC Basketball Looks to Blend Experience with Fresh Talent Under New Coach
The Tar Heels are reshaping their roster for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring four returning seniors, a highly ranked transfer class, and newcomers from overseas.
Jun 10, 2026
UNC Basketball Eyes Oregon Guard Wei Lin to Strengthen Backcourt
UNC is pursuing Oregon’s Wei Lin, a guard who averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists last season, to add depth and experience to a roster brimming with NBA talent.
Jun 6, 2026
Arkansas to Test New‑look North Carolina in Season‑Opening SEC‑ACC Challenge
The Razorbacks travel to Chapel Hill on Dec. 1 to face a Tar Heel squad reshaped by new coach Michael Malone, major transfers and a top‑ranked freshman class, while Arkansas looks to build on its early‑season momentum.
Jun 5, 2026
Arkansas and North Carolina Prepare for Highly Anticipated SEC-ACC Challenge Clash
The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.
Jun 5, 2026
Razorbacks Head to Chapel Hill for First-Ever Campus Meeting with Tar Heels
The Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to the Dean Smith Center on Dec. 1 to face a re‑tooling North Carolina team, a matchup that highlights both programs’ recent roster upheavals and coaching changes.
Jun 5, 2026
ACC Power Rankings: Duke Still Dominates as Teams Gear Up for 2026‑27 Season
Duke enters the 2026‑27 campaign on a 42‑of‑44 ACC winning streak, but Louisville, Miami, Virginia and North Carolina are pouring resources into challenging the Blue Devils. New coaches, transfers and strategic shifts promise a competitive season.
Jun 3, 2026
Greek Forward Alexandros Samodurov Commits to UNC
The 6‑11, 212‑pound forward from Panathinaikos joins the Tar Heels after a breakout performance at the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket U20 tournament, where he earned a spot on the All‑Star Five.
May 30, 2026
UNC reveals 2026‑27 ACC basketball slate, marking first Clemson absence in seven decades
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the Tar Heels’ 18‑game schedule, highlighting home‑and‑home matchups with Louisville and Duke while noting the first omission of Clemson and N.C. State in Raleigh since the mid‑20th century.
May 28, 2026
Deon Thompson Retires, Returns to UNC as Graduate Assistant Coach
After a 16‑year pro career that included eight championships, two MVP awards and stints overseas, Deon Thompson is hanging up his playing shoes to begin a coaching journey at his alma mater, UNC, under head coach Michael Malone.
May 19, 2026
Deon Thompson Retires, Joins UNC Coaching Staff
Deon Thompson, a former UNC national champion and professional basketball player, has announced his retirement after a 16‑year career that spanned continents. He will now serve as a graduate assistant coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing his championship pedigree to the next generation of Tar Heels.
May 19, 2026
St. John’s Climbs to No. 16 as Theo Edema Commits, Rick Pitino Eyes More Additions
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
May 18, 2026
UNC Basketball’s Core Returns Amid Coaching Transition, Analyst Says
Analyst Rob Harrington highlights the importance of a cohesive returning lineup for UNC Basketball during a coaching change.
May 13, 2026
ACC Basketball Poised for Surge as Transfer Portal Class Shines
A deep dive into how the Atlantic Coast Conference is assembling elite rosters, highlighted by Louisville’s record‑breaking transfer class and the broader impact on the league’s competitive landscape.
May 11, 2026