# unc basketball (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover unc basketball. Page: Feed: --- ## [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. ## [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. ## [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." ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/z4Fx8EqbDlGF) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/idOXBsFucH36) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [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.