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North Carolina has released its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, revealing a balanced conference slate, a home‑and‑home series with Butler and a set of non‑conference matchups that could shape the team’s early season.
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 withdraws from the NBA Draft to join the University of North Carolina, where he will play under first‑year head coach Michael Malone.
Veteran guard Matt Able has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under head coach Michael Malone, bringing a 35.5% three‑point clip and 8.8 points per game to a revamped Tar Heels lineup.
Matt Able, a standout from NC State, has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and pledged to play for the University of North Carolina, bringing versatility and experience to the Tar Heels' lineup.
The Baltimore native decided to return to college basketball rather than enter the professional ranks, citing a desire to develop further at the University of North Carolina.
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.
Matt Able announced his withdrawal from the 2026 NBA Draft on Instagram, opting to play for UNC under Michael Malone and bring his scoring prowess to the Tar Heels.
Matt Able announced his withdrawal from the 2026 NBA Draft on May 26, opting to join the University of North Carolina where he will play under Coach Michael Malone, who highlighted his NBA pedigree and vision for player development.
After a standout showing at the NBA Draft Combine, Matt Able has withdrawn from the draft and committed to UNC, where he will play under head coach Michael Malone alongside a group of fresh faces.
After pulling out of the NBA Draft, Matt Able will suit up for the Tar Heels next season, hoping a full year under Michael Malone will secure a first‑round spot in the 2027 draft.
Coach Michael Malone is assembling his first UNC Basketball roster, projecting a tall but not heavy lineup and planning adjustments if Matt Able or Alexandros Samodurov are unavailable.
Duke’s continuity and fresh transfers give it an edge over a UNC team reshaped by recent coaching upheaval.
The Greek big man, known for his shooting and shot‑blocking, is weighing a college route that could bring immediate scoring depth to North Carolina.
Nasir Anderson impressed in the Adidas Next Generation EuroLeague under-18 tournament in Athens, averaging 15.7 points and 9.7 assists while helping his team defeat Zalgiris Kaunas and Crvena Zvezda Belgrade. His play drew attention from UNC and Duke as he prepares for the 2027 recruitment cycle.
From Duke's steady hand under Jon Scheyer to Virginia's early strides with Ryan Odom, the Atlantic Coast Conference is witnessing a mix of stability and transformation as coaches confront evolving challenges.
At the Adidas 3SSB showcase in Mishawaka, Indiana, UNC basketball coach Michael Malone turned his attention to three of the nation’s most coveted high school prospects.
Adan Diggs and Demarcus Henry, top prospects in the 2027 class, have earned scholarship offers from the University of North Carolina as they vie for a place on the 12‑player roster that will compete in the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.
With the roster nearly finalized, the Tar Heels are weighing the future of guard Matt Able while courting forward Josh Hill from Robert Morris, a move that could add versatility to the wing.
North Carolina is assembling its next men’s basketball lineup under new leadership, weighing transfer portal options and NBA prospects to fill critical positions.
The sight of UNC’s head coach and assistant at a national mini‑camp has been interpreted by a five‑star recruit as a clear indication that the Tar Heels are prioritizing his future.
As the 2026 NBA Draft deadline approaches, several college standouts must decide whether to test the professional waters or return to school for another season.
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.
North Carolina will meet Kentucky in a much‑anticipated CBS Sports Classic game on Dec. 19, joining Ohio State and Kansas in a New York showcase.