en-us SportSpyder - The Latest North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/news Did the Tar Heels make the cut for arguably the top guard that this recruiting class has to offer? Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:52:55 GMT Nick Delahanty https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57669270 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57669270 false false Now that UNC has concluded training camp and is closing in on full TCU prep, we take a look at where things stand in each position group. The focus here is the defensive secondary. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:46:10 GMT Andrew Jones https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57668652 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57668652 true false With a new coach and starting five, what would actually make Michael Malone’s first season at UNC a success? Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:32:14 GMT Kade Nix https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57668048 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57668048 false false Come join the BIGGEST community of Carolina fans on the internet at http://TarHeel247.com and get insider info with a VIP Subscription: https://tinyurl.com/3... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:31:35 GMT Heel Report - Presented by TarHeel247 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667562 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667562 false false What initially looked like a major loss may have actually helped Michael Malone build a better roster for his first season. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:31:35 GMT Kade Nix https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667561 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667561 false false There's never any reason why North Carolina and North Carolina State shouldn't play in the Tobacco Road Classic. We're talking about two of the most storied programs in college basketball history, and two programs that fans genuinely love. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:34:48 GMT Jon Conahan https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667173 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57667173 false false North Carolina head coach Michael Malone understands the significance of the UNC-NC State rivalry as he prepares for the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic in December at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:44:06 GMT Noah Weiskopf https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57665100 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57665100 true false Michael Malone’s first season in Chapel Hill will offer no shortage of measuring sticks before ACC play begins. From a neutral-site date with a likely top-five team to a home game against a Southern Conference bottom-dweller, the non-conference schedule includes opponents with a wide range of strength. The post appeared first on . Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:27:37 GMT R.L. Bynum https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57664301 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57664301 false false The UNC men’s basketball program has announced its full roster, complete with jersey numbers, for the 2026-27 season, the team’s first under head coach Michael Malone. The squad is set 🔒 pic.twitter.com/oQ3cJfS4iH — Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) August 21, 2026 The roster features six players from the 2025-26 team: senior forward Jarin Stevenson, senior guard Jaydon Young, senior […] The post appeared first on . Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:10:43 GMT Michael Koh https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57663338 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57663338 false false UNC officially revealed its 16-man roster for Michael Malone’s first season, with no major surprises but several notable details involving jersey numbers, international eligibility and another House Settlement roster exemption. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:00:31 GMT Isaac Schade https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662741 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662741 false false The official roster unveiling comes with some significant news regarding the team's two international big men. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:45 GMT Nick Delahanty https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662559 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662559 false false UNC has released its men's basketball roster for the 2026-27 season, and here it is. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:52:48 GMT Andrew Jones https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662068 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57662068 false false Michael Malone’s first UNC roster is finally official. His Tar Heels roster includes 11 newcomers and five returnees, led by Jarin Stevenson. Also back are Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis (who goes from No. 5 to No. 2) and walk-ons Evan Smith and John Holbrook (who will wear No. 99). The post appeared first on . Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:32:34 GMT R.L. Bynum https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57661849 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57661849 false false Carolina's 2026-27 roster includes five returning players from last season and 11 newcomers, including four freshmen, six college transfers and one other international. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:45:48 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57661330 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball/articles/57661330 false false