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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.
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.
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.
The arrival of forward Matt Able and the hiring of NBA‑experienced coach Michael Malone set the stage for a pivotal season for the North Carolina Tar Heels, with high hopes and possible pitfalls.
ESPN ranks UNC eighth in its transfer‑portal rankings as the Tar Heels secure key acquisitions and international talent under first‑year head coach Michael Malone.
Duke enters the 2026‑27 season as a national title favorite, while North Carolina navigates a new coaching era and roster overhaul.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duke’s continuity and fresh transfers give it an edge over a UNC team reshaped by recent coaching upheaval.
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.
Matt Able’s breakout performances at the NBA Combine have lifted his draft stock, prompting speculation about his role at the University of North Carolina and the potential reshuffling of the team’s lineup.
Matt Able’s strong NBA Combine performances have lifted his draft stock, sparking uncertainty about his college future and reshaping UNC’s lineup.
UNC's latest recruiting haul brings in 4‑star wings Maximo Adams and Kevin Thomas, Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith, and a fierce pursuit of 5‑star point guard Nasir Anderson, who eyes a future in Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina has finalized its 2026 recruiting haul, adding Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas and Malloy Smith, while turning its attention to Nasir Anderson, a highly touted point guard who could reshape the team's future.
UNC’s 2026 recruiting class, headlined by 30th‑ranked Maximo Adams and No. 85 Kevin Thomas, is ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 15 in composite rankings, signaling a strong start under new coach Michael Malone.
North Carolina’s 2026 recruiting class, led by forward Maximo Adams and guard Kevin Thomas, is ranked No.8 nationally and No.15 in the composite, featuring both domestic standouts and an international prospect.
Michigan State's latest recruiting class climbs to No.5 in the final 247Sports rankings, featuring standout guards and a forward who address the team's need for shooting, playmaking and post depth.