# men's basketball (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover men's basketball. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks, Michigan Senate majority leader, as running mate](https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/jocelyn-benson-picks-winnie-brinks-michigan-senate-majority-leader-as-running-mate/) _2026-08-23 · Gia Verma · The Michigan Daily_ Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday afternoon at an event in Grand Rapids that she had picked state Sen. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, as her running mate in the Michigan gubernatorial race. Benson won the Democratic governor nomination after defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the Aug. 4 primary election. Her platform \[…\] The post Jocelyn Benson picks… ## [College kids need to date more](https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/columns/college-kids-need-to-date-more/) _2026-08-23 · Maximus Craig · The Michigan Daily_ In recent years, studies have found that young adults are dating less than they used to. In 2025, 31% of young adults were in active relationships. Multiple factors are contributing to this phenomenon, including society’s general deemphasis of marriage and romance, increased fear of vulnerability and hindered social skills post-pandemic. These reasons suggest that dating \[…\] The post College kids… ## [The University of Michigan needs to focus on supporting financial education](https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/columns/the-university-of-michigan-needs-to-focus-on-supporting-financial-education/) _2026-08-23 · Sophia Barczak · The Michigan Daily_ Attending college is more expensive than ever before, with significant financial burdens arriving at a time in a student’s life when they are first learning how to maintain academics while adapting to an independent lifestyle. This adjustment period is infamously overwhelming, as students are expected to rapidly develop skills outside of their familiar surroundings. One \[…\] The post The University… ## [Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Maximo Adams Can Be A Difference Maker For UNC Basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168189.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ College basketball and recruiting analyst David Sisk joins Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 to discuss UNC freshman small forward Maximo Adams, his skillset, versatility, work ethic, pro potential, and more as the newest Tar Heels arrive on campus and prepare for the upcoming season. ## [The NCAA Has Won a Victory in the Class of 2022 Debate. What Does it Mean for UNC?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168188.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ The Tenth Circuit stay does not affect potential fifth-year college athletes protected by a specific state lawsuit which has either been granted a total restraining order or injunction or is currently pending for one. This includes incoming North Carolina men’s basketball transfer Cameron Fens, who is protected by a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. ## [Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168185.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down UNC Basketball's non-conference schedule , highlighted by a run of home games to open the season and several high-profile matchups in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Madison Square Garden. ## [Ranking UNC Basketball’s non-conference opponents from toughest to easiest](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168184.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Michael Malone’s first season in Chapel Hill offers no shortage of measuring sticks before ACC play. From a neutral-site date with a likely top-five team to a home game against a Southern Conference bottom-dweller, UNC Basketball's non-conference schedule includes a wide range of opponents. Here’s a ranking of all 17 games, from toughest to softest. ## [UT chemistry department to open new building in 2029](https://utdailybeacon.com/212836/news/ut-chemistry-department-to-open-new-building-in-2029/) _2026-08-22 · Celia Angel, Summer Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee chemistry department is getting an upgrade. Construction for the future Charles and Julie Wharton Chemistry Building is underway on Cumberland Avenue. The building will house the department’s faculty research in its eight stories. The building will feature 25 experimental research labs, three computational research labs, dedicated workstations for student researchers… ## [Garrison Brooks Named To USA Basketball 2026 Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168183.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ USA Basketball announced the roster and coaching staff for the Aug. 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window 4 Team, which will play at Chile and host Colombia on Aug. 27 and Aug. 31, respectively. The team includes former UNC forward Garrison Brooks and 11 others with professional experience across the NBA, G League, and internationally. ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168180.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball unveiled its 2026-27 non-conference basketball schedule Friday. Isaac Schade breaks down the schedule’s balance of marquee clashes against USC, Indiana, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky, alongside matchups against mid-major foes to help the Tar Heels' revamped roster jell before ACC play. ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/48LcnBTO0niK) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Michael Malone settles into life as college basketball coach, sets expectations for players](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168179.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Michael Malone reached the next stage of his transition from coaching NBA players to coaching college players this week when players on his first UNC Basketball team began classes. "School started \[Monday\]. I was in the NBA 25 years, and now I’m checking on classes. So, it’s a completely different opportunity, but one I’m embracing and excited about." ## [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is the MCU’s Swinging, Web-Slinging Savior](https://thehoya.com/guide/spider-man-brand-new-day-is-the-mcus-swinging-web-slinging-savior/) _2026-08-22 · By Anandita Agarwal, Senior Guide Editor · The Hoya_ Somehow, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has done the impossible: it made me excited for a Marvel movie again. With an emotional and nostalgia-tinted plot, witty dialogue, heart-wrenching character arcs and the fact that Tom Holland wears Juicy Couture sweatpants, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has resurrected a failing, flopping Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following Holland’s Spider-Man... ## [Olivia Wilde Invites Audience to a Raucously Raunchy Time in ‘The Invite’](https://thehoya.com/guide/olivia-wilde-invites-audience-to-a-raucously-raunchy-time-in-the-invite/) _2026-08-22 · By Caroline Woodward, Audience Engagement Senior Editor · The Hoya_ This summer has been saturated with squirm-worthy movies. From the sheer terror of “Obsession” to the tension of “Backrooms” to the controversial twists in “The Drama,” cinema lately seems intent on making the audience as uncomfortable as possible. Still, despite fierce competition, “The Invite” tops the charts of delicious discomfort while managing to be one... ## [UNC International Big Men Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov Officially Cleared to Play](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168172.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC announced its official basketball roster for the 2026-27 season Friday — and with it came a significant boost to the Tar Heel frontcourt, as both Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov have been officially cleared and are eligible to play, a source confirmed to Inside Carolina. On the official roster Keita is listed as a 7-foot-1, 205-pound freshman. ## [For colored girls](https://www.michigandaily.com/michigan-in-color/on-black-girlhood/) _2026-08-21 · Allana Smith · The Michigan Daily_ The Girl The colored girl The colored girl does not speak She is not spoken to Daisy dukes short skirts Fast girl: Cover yourself Girl Girl Girl Her body does not belong to her Lip Smart girl: So you think you’re grown? Lip Fast girl Girl Girl Girl The Woman The woman she grimaces He \[…\] The post For colored girls appeared first on The Michigan Daily . ## [UNC Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Roster](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168168.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC's 2026-27 men's basketball roster includes five returning players from last season and 11 newcomers, including four freshmen, six transfers, and one other international. Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, Evan Smith, John Holbrook, and Isaiah Denis played for UNC last season, when the Tar Heels went 24-9 and were a No. 6 seed in the NCAA South Region. ## [Tennessee soccer uses new faces, substitutes to remain undefeated against Milwaukee](https://utdailybeacon.com/212834/sports/tennessee-soccer-uses-new-faces-substitutes-to-remain-undefeated-against-milwaukee/) _2026-08-21 · Mady Richards, Contributor · The Daily Beacon_ With the 4-0 win against Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 21, the Lady Vols remain undefeated through three tries. The 2025 squad had a similar start, with five consecutive victories to begin the year. But now, it’s about building on the season with a new team that’s reaching similar early-season heights. Last year set the foundation,... ## [Inside the journey that brought Terrence Brown to UNC Basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168161.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ When Terrence Brown was a kid, he hitched rides across the country to attend club basketball tournaments he wasn’t playing in. He just loved basketball. Much of Brown’s early years were spent on or around a basketball court, and he gained a reputation as a "gym rat" in Minnesota. But his path to Division-I basketball included one obstacle after another. ## [Summer Movie Release Roundup: What was worth the watch?](https://pittnews.com/article/202346/arts-and-entertainment/summer-movie-release-roundup-what-was-worth-the-watch/) _2026-08-21 · By Mia Barutta, Staff Writer · The Pitt News_ The best thing to do on a hot summer day — or honestly, any day — is sit back in a recliner, in a freezing cold theater, with a big bucket of popcorn and watch a movie. Summertime is the prime time to go to the movies. This year’s film releases were filled with epic... The post Summer Movie Release Roundup: What was worth the watch? appeared first on The Pitt News . ## [Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule, Football Heads To Ireland](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168158.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football will start Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback vs. TCU in Dublin (7:38). Tar Heel Basketball released its non-conference schedule (21:44). Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joins to talk Carolina in Ireland (48:43). Plus: Seth Trimble commits to Louisville (39:07), and more. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2nTBgdaLL1Xb) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Chansky’s Notebook: Power to the People!](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168157.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Wednesday’s announcement of a two-year, two-game men's basketball series between UNC and NC State sent a clear message: the fans have had it with the ACC. With these two games in Greensboro being classified as non-conference, it also sets the groundwork for the series to live on should the schools be separated in future conference realignment. ## [Iran; the lost art of nuance](https://www.michigandaily.com/michigan-in-color/iran-the-lost-art-of-nuance/) _2026-08-21 · Nadia Jahanbin · The Michigan Daily_ Home. A fragment of a sentence. Fragments of fields, pieces of a place. How can you have nostalgia for a place you’ve never been? For a language that struggles to sit on your tongue because you cannot plant your feet in the soil its syntax grew out of. My mother tells me stories about Iran \[…\] The post Iran; the lost art of nuance appeared first on The Michigan Daily . ## [Pitt’s chief investment officer receives nearly $1.3 million bonus](https://pittnews.com/article/202291/featured/pitts-chief-investment-officer-receives-nearly-1-3-million-bonus/) _2026-08-21 · By Naomi Weiss, News Editor · The Pitt News_ Chief investment officer Jeffer Choudhry received a $1.27 million bonus, according to recently filed tax records for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bonus comes as the University's endowment recently passed the $6 billion mark, and its net investment earnings increase in tandem. The post Pitt’s chief investment officer receives nearly $1.3 million bonus appeared first on The Pitt News . ## [Pitt women’s basketball 2026-27 season preview](https://pittnews.com/article/202317/uncategorized/pitt-womens-basketball-2026-27-season-preview/) _2026-08-21 · By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer · The Pitt News_ The last few seasons for the Pitt women’s basketball team have certainly fallen short of impressive. Former head coach Tory Verdi maintained a 29-66 record over his three seasons coaching the Panthers before his dismissal and the transfer of 13 players, leaving Pitt entering the 2026-27 season with a brand-new coach and an almost entirely... The post Pitt women’s basketball 2026-27 season preview… ## [College is not a race](https://pittnews.com/article/202343/opinions/college-is-not-a-race/) _2026-08-21 · By Serenity Bunner, Staff Columnist · The Pitt News_ Staff columnist Serenity Bunner talks about the pressures students face when they compare themselves to others and some ways to cope. The post College is not a race appeared first on The Pitt News . ## [Three goals from newcomers power Tennessee soccer past Milwaukee](https://utdailybeacon.com/212827/sports/three-goals-from-newcomers-power-tennessee-soccer-past-milwaukee/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Edmands, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Tennessee soccer has had no shortage of first-time goals this season. Through three games, eight different players have logged a goal this season. Taylor Cheatham, Kameran Bluette, Jayla Blue and Marlee Raymond added to that total on Thursday night, each scoring their first career goal as a Lady Vol in a 4-0 win over Milwaukee... ## [Mayor Christopher Taylor misses first City Council meeting in nearly a year](https://www.michigandaily.com/news/ann-arbor/mayor-christopher-taylor-misses-first-city-council-meeting-in-nearly-a-year/) _2026-08-21 · Niko Wilson · The Michigan Daily_ The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Monday evening for a brief meeting, as Mayor Christopher Taylor was absent for the first time since Aug. 18, 2025. Taylor will conclude his 12-year tenure as mayor in November, following his loss to Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi in the Aug. 4 Democratic mayoral \[…\] The post Mayor Christopher Taylor misses first City Council meeting in… ## [Michigan defense gains depth from injury returnees](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/michigan-defense-gains-depth-from-injury-returnees/) _2026-08-21 · Grace Wright · The Michigan Daily_ Some of the biggest defensive names coming out of fall training camp for the Michigan football team were unavailable a mere six months ago. Coming off of various injuries, senior defensive end John Henry Daley, graduate linebacker Nathaniel Staehling, senior cornerback Smith Snowden and graduate safety Rod Moore were all recouping when Wolverines coach Kyle \[…\] The post Michigan defense gains… ## [Armando Bacot uses NIL money to open new business](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168153.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Now entering his first season with Israeli Premier League squad Maccabi Tel Aviv, Armando Bacot is also thriving as a business owner. Recently, Bacot announced the opening of his first hotel, the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Raleigh. Bacot is using part of his NIL earnings to operate the Home2 Suites business in conjunction with the Atma Hotel Group. ## [Underwood’s step forward in training camp driven by more consistent play](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/underwoods-step-forward-in-training-camp-driven-by-more-consistent-play/) _2026-08-21 · Jordan Klein · The Michigan Daily_ Throughout training camp, Bryce Underwood has drawn the praises of the Michigan football team’s players and coaches alike. Last week, Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham gave his sophomore quarterback an “A+” through Michigan’s first six practices. And seven practices later, Underwood is still impressing. Wolverines offensive coordinator Jason Beck sung the praises of his signal caller \[…\] The post… ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WmllcJg2GxNG) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Hits Auction](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168150.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Immortalized in The Last Dance, the 1998 NBA Finals were the culmination of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history and marked Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls. Jordan wore this jersey during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Played on June 7, it was the first game played in Chicago after the series was tied 1–1 with the Utah Jazz. ## [Utah suing Freddie Whittingham over alleged breach of contract](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/utah-suing-freddie-whittingham-over-alleged-breach-of-contract/) _2026-08-20 · Drew Lenard · The Michigan Daily_ The University of Utah is suing former tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham over an alleged breach of contract. Whittingham followed his brother Kyle Whittingham to the Michigan football team as tight ends coach after Kyle was hired as the new Wolverines coach in Dec 2025. First reported by the Salt Lake Tribune Thursday, the lawsuit \[…\] The post Utah suing Freddie Whittingham over alleged breach… ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Trio Cleared To Play!](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168147.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball scores a huge offseason win as Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, and Cameron Fens all receive eligibility clearance. Suddenly, Coach Michael Malone’s frontcourt depth looks formidable. Does this early roster stability set the Tar Heels up for a stronger season? ## [Michael Malone’s first non-conference basketball schedule features plenty of challenges](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168146.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Coach Michael Malone’s first North Carolina basketball team will get early measuring sticks before ACC play begins, with a non-conference schedule that mixes exhibition tune-ups and high-profile showcase games. UNC released the entire Tar Heels men’s basketball non-conference schedule on Thursday, although most of it was already known. ## [Police respond to student activity in Fort Sanders, four arrested](https://utdailybeacon.com/212818/news/police-respond-to-student-activity-in-fort-sanders-four-arrested/) _2026-08-20 · Logan West, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee Police Department arrested four students in Fort Sanders Sunday night on a number of charges. Rumors swirled across campus after videos of the incident circulated on social media. According to police reports obtained by The Daily Beacon, UTPD officers arrived at 1204 Laurel Ave. around midnight and observed individuals obstructing the... ## [SGA returns to Student Union for academic year’s first senate meeting](https://utdailybeacon.com/212793/news/sga-returns-to-student-union-for-academic-years-first-senate-meeting/) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Lee, News Editor · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee’s award-winning Student Government Association met for its first Undergraduate Senate session of the academic year Tuesday evening. The public session focused largely on general housekeeping and confirming new SGA members. Senators were sorted into committees to get the ball rolling on the organization’s primary goal of the year, bettering UT’s student... ## [Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Samo and Sayon Cleared, Michael Malone Q&A](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168145.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Andrew Jones and college basketball analyst David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss the latest in UNC Basketball and recruiting, including the big news that Tar Heel centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita have been cleared to play, UNC's non-conference matchup against NC State, the potential of Maximo Adams, and more. ## [UNC Announces Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168143.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ A non-conference game in Greensboro against NC State, a return to Madison Square Garden to play Kentucky, and three matchups against teams that played in last season's NCAA Tournament highlight UNC's 2026-27 non-conference men's basketball schedule . Coach Michael Malone's UNC debut will be against Southern California in a preseason contest. ## [Michael Malone Embracing UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry, Tobacco Road Traditions](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168142.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone was on hand Wednesday in Greensboro for the announcement of UNC’s Dec. 15 non-conference matchup against NC State in the Tobacco Road Classic at First Horizon Coliseum. There, he offered his thoughts on the rivals coming together to ensure the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet twice in the 2026-27 season. ## [Point-Counterpoint: Did the USMNT make the right choice in keeping head coach Mauricio Pochettino?](https://pittnews.com/article/202321/sports/point-counterpoint-did-the-usmnt-make-the-right-choice-in-keeping-head-coach-mauricio-pochettino/) _2026-08-20 · By Alex Kiger and Ava Nicholas · The Pitt News_ The FIFA World Cup is the most popular sporting event in the world, and this summer’s spectacular rendition was no different. But here in the United States, the tournament drew special attention as the Americans served as one of three host countries for the 2026 men’s World Cup. This enhanced attention put the U.S. Men’s... The post Point-Counterpoint: Did the USMNT make the right choice in… ## [Captains Moore, Underwood embracing opposite places in Michigan history](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/captains-moore-underwood-embracing-opposite-places-in-michigan-history/) _2026-08-20 · Drew Lenard · The Michigan Daily_ All it took for Rod Moore to feel ancient was a throwaway comment about COVID-19. “The other day we were in the team room and somebody was talking about a story and he said he was on Zoom in sixth grade,” Moore said Tuesday, referring to online classes during the pandemic. “I said, ‘Bro I \[…\] The post Captains Moore, Underwood embracing opposite places in Michigan history appeared first on The… ## [Versatility, experience driving Zeke Berry ahead of final season](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/versatility-experience-driving-zeke-berry-ahead-of-final-season/) _2026-08-20 · Nate Schreck · The Michigan Daily_ Eight months ago, it looked like the Michigan football team was going to lose one of its most talented defenders. Graduate cornerback Zeke Berry had been scouted at the professional level for the past two seasons, and other college football teams came knocking as he entered the transfer portal. But as the chaos of the \[…\] The post Versatility, experience driving Zeke Berry ahead of final season… ## [Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168136.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve in the NBA, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. ## [Tennessee football, Alabama reviving tradition: Revisiting 1970s matchup](https://utdailybeacon.com/212794/sports/tennessee-football-alabama-reviving-uniform-tradition-revisiting-1970s-record-breaking-matchup/) _2026-08-19 · Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ On Oct. 17, 1970, the Vols set a school record with eight interceptions in a single contest. ​The game also marked the last time Tennessee and Alabama met donning contrasting home uniforms, a scene that saw the Vols defeat the Crimson Tide 24-0 at Neyland Stadium. ​Tim Priest, who played at Tennessee as a defensive... ## [Columbia guard Kenny Noland signs with Michigan after 5-for-5 court ruling](https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/mens-basketball/columbia-guard-kenny-noland-signs-with-michigan-after-five-in-five-court-ruling/) _2026-08-19 · Xavier Choussat · The Michigan Daily_ In his press conference Tuesday, Michigan men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton made it clear that his program wouldn’t stray away from capitalizing on NCAA legislation to improve his squad. Most notably, that meant waiting for the courts to grant the high school class of 2022 a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA created the \[…\] The post Columbia guard Kenny Noland signs with Michigan after… ## [Video: Michael Malone Wednesday Press Conference and Media Availability](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168128.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Men's Basketball basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media Wednesday to help introduce the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic, a two-year basketball event featuring UNC vs. NC State at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Malone also spoke individually to reporters about this season's Tar Heels. ## [Michael Malone on Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov 'Everything is a Go'](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168126.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ "As far as I am aware, they're both cleared, they're in class, they're in workouts, and I think everything is a go," Michael Malone said of Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov. A program spokesperson said both players are fully cleared and participating in all team activities. Samodurov will be listed as a junior, but he has three years of eligibility. ## [Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down Cade Bennerman’s Potential](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168125.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ We continue our UNC Basketball roster preview with Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman. With Bannerman’s rare size, 7'5" wingspan, and flashes of guard skills from a high school growth spurt, Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams discuss whether Bennerman can translate upside into impactful minutes. ## [UNC vs. N.C. State non-conference basketball game set for Greensboro on Dec. 15](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168124.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina and NC State will play a non-conference basketball game in Greensboro on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tobacco Road Classic was officially announced at a Wednesday press conference that included coaches Michael Malone of UNC and Justin Gainey of N.C. State. Carolina is expected to announce the rest of its nonconference schedule Thursday. ## [LSA announces pilot program making first-semester grades pass/fail, beginning 2027](https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/lsa-announces-pilot-program-making-first-semester-grades-pass-fail-beginning-2027/) _2026-08-19 · Caleb Obico · The Michigan Daily_ The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts announced a pilot program Aug. 5 which, beginning fall 2027, will designate first-semester grades for first-year LSA students’ transcripts as either Pass or No Credit. In an announcement to the LSA website, the college clarified students will still receive grades on each assignment, as \[…\] The post LSA announces pilot program…