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Malone’s Debut: UNC Overcomes Slow Start to Beat USC 88-70 in Greensboro
sports1 day ago

Malone’s Debut: UNC Overcomes Slow Start to Beat USC 88-70 in Greensboro

Michael Malone made his official debut as UNC head coach on October 9, 2026, leading the Tar Heels to an 88-70 victory over Southern California in a preseason exhibition at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. After falling behind at halftime, Carolina dominated the second half with a 12-0 run and strong defensive pressure, limiting USC to 26.5 percent shooting. Jarin Stevenson led the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Isaiah Denis scored 14 points, including 10 in the first half. Malone praised the fan reception and the effort of his players, noting that the team treated the exhibition like a championship game. The win marked a positive start for Malone’s first season, with the team set to face Indiana in their next preseason game on October 18.

via Chapelboro.com|
#isaiah-denis#jarin-stevenson#michael-malone
Malone’s UNC Debuts with 88-70 Win Over USC, Highlighting Defensive Shift
sports2 days ago

Malone’s UNC Debuts with 88-70 Win Over USC, Highlighting Defensive Shift

North Carolina defeated USC 88-70 in a preseason exhibition, marking head coach Michael Malone’s first game. Jarin Stevenson led with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while a second-half defensive surge limited USC to 26.5% shooting. The Tar Heels out-rebounded USC 47-33 and forced 18 turnovers, though starting guards Terrence Brown and Matt Able struggled offensively.

via PackInsider|
#jarin-stevenson#michael-malone#preseason
Malone’s Debut: UNC Overcomes Slow Start to Beat USC 88-70
sports3 days ago

Malone’s Debut: UNC Overcomes Slow Start to Beat USC 88-70

North Carolina defeated Southern California 88-70 in a preseason exhibition on October 9, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. The game marked the first public appearance for new UNC head coach Michael Malone. Despite falling behind early and trailing at halftime, UNC dominated the second half with a 12-0 run and strong defensive pressure, limiting USC to 26.5 percent shooting in the final 20 minutes. Jarin Stevenson led the Tar Heels with a career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#jarin-stevenson#michael-malone#preseason-exhibition
Malone’s Debut: UNC Beats USC 88-70 in Greensboro Exhibition
college-basketball3 days ago

Malone’s Debut: UNC Beats USC 88-70 in Greensboro Exhibition

North Carolina defeated Southern California 88-70 in a preseason exhibition in Greensboro, marking the first game for new head coach Michael Malone. The Tar Heels overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant second-half defensive performance. While USC entered the game ranked in the top 25, UNC remains unranked. The match highlighted the contrasting rosters: USC’s deep, experienced squad versus UNC’s new, untested core of transfers and freshmen.

via On3|
#college-basketball#jarin-stevenson#michael-malone
UNC's $20 Million Roster: Big Price Tag, Uncertain Championship Path
sports1 month ago

UNC's $20 Million Roster: Big Price Tag, Uncertain Championship Path

UNC’s 2026-27 roster carries a $20M price tag built largely through portal guards Terrence Brown, Matt Able and Neo Avdalas and promising big Sayon Keita alongside Alexandros Samodurov, but analysts don’t view it as an immediate National Championship contender due to questions about the frontcourt depth and overall fit. Malone’s approach focuses on extensive scouting, film evaluation and a versatile, multi‑guard offense in hopes of maximizing the roster’s potential, with success likely measured by NCAA wins rather than payroll.

via CBS Sports|
#michael-malone#sayon-keita#sports
Caleb Wilson carries UNC exit weight into NBA Summer League debut
sports3 months ago

Caleb Wilson carries UNC exit weight into NBA Summer League debut

Caleb Wilson, whose UNC career was cut short by injuries and whose absence coincided with Hubert Davis’s firing, cried before his NBA Summer League debut, saying it’s been five months since he last played and that he felt terrible about UNC’s NCAA Tournament exit and his coach’s firing. He carries the burden of that moment into his pro career and uses it as motivation as he starts in the Summer League.

via Keeping It Heel|
#caleb-wilson#hubert-davis-firing#injuries
UNC eyes Momo Faye to fortify frontcourt with shot-blocking presence
basketball-mens-basketball5 months ago

UNC eyes Momo Faye to fortify frontcourt with shot-blocking presence

UNC is weighing 6'10" Senegalese center Mouhamed “Momo” Faye, who plays for Paris Basketball in France's LNB Elite and the EuroLeague, as an older frontcourt addition to bolster defense and rim protection. At 21, he would be older than UNC’s incoming freshmen and brings a proven paint presence, though scouts say he needs to expand his shooting range and improve free-throw shooting. His ascent from Italy to Europe and interest from college staffs, and the potential to join fellow Senegalese Tar Heel Makhtar N’Diaye, are noted aspects of the discussion.

via tarheeltribune.com|
#basketball-mens-basketball#euroleague#frontcourt
From Head Coach to Elite Recruiter: Chuck Martin's reinvention fuels UNC move
sports6 months ago

From Head Coach to Elite Recruiter: Chuck Martin's reinvention fuels UNC move

Chuck Martin’s career arc shows a willingness to reinvent himself. After a rough five-season run at Marist, he pivoted to the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder to learn intel-driven evaluation, then rebuilt his college coaching career at Indiana, South Carolina, and Oregon before reuniting with Calipari at Kentucky. As a top recruiter, he helped Kentucky assemble elite classes and five-star prospects, and his return to UNC is expected to strengthen Chapel Hill’s pipeline through his connective, data-informed approach to evaluating players and aligning staff and players.

via On3|
#chuck-martin#college-basketball#oklahoma-city-thunder
Brad Stevens bows out as UNC narrows its high-stakes coaching hunt
sports6 months ago

Brad Stevens bows out as UNC narrows its high-stakes coaching hunt

Brad Stevens has withdrawn from consideration for North Carolina's vacant coaching job, allowing the Tar Heels to focus on other candidates after Hubert Davis was fired. The public update shifts UNC’s search under new leadership to more realistic targets, with names like Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, TJ Otzelberger, and Billy Donovan still in the mix, while Kansas chatter adds another layer of buzz.

via CBS Sports|
#brad-stevens#coaching-search#hubert-davis
UNC parts ways with Hubert Davis after five-season tenure, launching coaching search
sports6 months ago

UNC parts ways with Hubert Davis after five-season tenure, launching coaching search

North Carolina fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday, ending his five-year tenure after a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. Davis led the Tar Heels to a 2022 national title game appearance and had periods of success, but the program also faced inconsistent results and rising roster costs. He leaves with a buyout exceeding $5 million under a contract through 2029-30, and UNC will begin searching for a new head coach.

via WRAL|
#coaching-change#college-basketball#hubert-davis
UNC's Arena Overhaul: Multi-Site Plans, Big Costs, and a 2028–31 Timeline
sports7 months ago

UNC's Arena Overhaul: Multi-Site Plans, Big Costs, and a 2028–31 Timeline

UNC released a comprehensive arena study weighing six paths to update or replace the 40-year-old Dean E. Smith Center. Three leading options—Carolina North, Odum Village, and Renovate—carry total costs from about $591M to $786M and potential annual net revenues around $41.6–$62M, with debt service near $25–$29M per year; a fourth option, Repair & Maintain, would be cheaper but could produce a deficit. The plan also evaluates mixed-use potential and the disruptions a renovation would cause. UNC emphasizes presenting all options rather than steering to a single path, with a renovated arena likely for 2028–29 or a new arena around 2030–31.

via On3|
#arena-renovation#construction-timeline#cost-projections
Tar Heels Face Reality Check Amid ACC Struggles
sports9 months ago

Tar Heels Face Reality Check Amid ACC Struggles

After a 12-1 non-conference run and a top-20 ranking, UNC has slipped to 2-2 in ACC play, with defensive lapses and inconsistent execution highlighted by tight home wins over 0-4 Florida State and 1-3 Wake Forest, a lopsided loss at SMU, and a late collapse at Stanford. The piece argues Coach Hubert Davis’s tenure is under scrutiny as the team, aided by two top big men and a steady captain, struggles with defensive schemes, limited zone usage, and reliance on scoring while shooting under 68% from the free-throw line in a tougher ACC season.

via Chapelboro.com|
#acc#defense#hubert-davis