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Angelo Brizzi, a 6‑foot‑3 guard with a proven scoring record, has pledged to join the University of North Carolina, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a team reshaped by multiple transfers.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing scoring, defensive skill and free‑throw accuracy to the Tar Heels' backcourt.
A fresh lineup featuring newcomers and returning veterans has the Tar Heels penciled in at No. 25, a position that could shift as the season unfolds.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing a proven scoring threat and defensive versatility to a team reshaping its backcourt.
The Tar Heels add depth and experience to their backcourt while facing a noticeable talent gap in the frontcourt.
The NCAA's latest eligibility amendment grants athletes a five‑year window to play up to five seasons, altering the developmental paths of several UNC basketball players as they navigate birthdays, enrollment dates and professional draft considerations.
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.
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.
Logan Philhower, a standout baseball player from Bureau Valley, set numerous school records, earned Player of the Year honors, and will continue his career as a full‑time pitcher at Southwest Illinois College.
Indiana will host North Carolina at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 18, reviving a series that spans decades and featuring new coaches and fresh talent on both sides.
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.
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.
Coach Michael Malone's first major recruiting victory arrives with Kevin Thomas's pledge, signaling a new NBA‑focused era for North Carolina basketball.
Kevin Thomas, a highly touted wing, has chosen the University of North Carolina over LSU, joining a 2026 class that coach Michael Malone hopes will produce NBA‑ready talent.
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.
From Florida’s dominant returners to Kentucky’s latest commit, the latest rankings spotlight a blend of seasoned talent and promising fresh faces across the nation
College basketball's ever‑changing roster dynamics have made rivalries fragile, but the University of North Carolina recently bolstered its men's team with two new recruits.
Matt Able, a 6‑6 guard from Baltimore, is set to join the University of North Carolina men's basketball team after a productive year at NC State, where he averaged 8.8 points and hit 49 three‑pointers.
Kevin Thomas, a highly ranked prospect who flipped from LSU to the University of North Carolina, brings a decorated high school career and international experience to the Tar Heels.
A versatile 6‑7 wing signs with the University of North Carolina, bringing a championship pedigree and sharpshooting to Chapel Hill.
Kevin Thomas, a 6‑7 wing from Chester, Pennsylvania, has signed with the University of North Carolina, joining a recruiting class that also features Maximo Adams and Malloy Smith. His high school career at Sagemont Prep was marked by three state titles and impressive offensive numbers.
Matt Able, a standout from NC State, has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and pledged to play for the University of North Carolina, bringing versatility and experience to the Tar Heels' lineup.
After withdrawing from the NBA Draft, Matt Able will join the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing a 6‑foot‑6 skill set that could reshape the team’s frontcourt rotation.
College basketball analyst Rob Harrington breaks down the incoming freshmen — Maximo Adams, Sayon Keita, Malloy Smith and Kevin Thomas — and what they could bring to the Tar Heels' 2026‑27 lineup.