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‘Bones’ Denis finds fit, fresh start in Malone’s system
CHAPEL HILL — After a frustrating freshman season battling a lingering finger injury and playing sparingly, Isaiah Denis couldn’t have been blamed if he decided to continue his career at another college. Coach Michael Malone liked the talent he saw in the 6–4 guard from Charlotte and did everything he could to keep him at Carolina. Denis said Malone made coming back for another season at Carolina an easy decision.
Finding the fire: Stevenson’s quiet path to being vocal leader
CHAPEL HILL — Jarin Stevenson is a nice, quiet young man with a pleasant personality off the court. That’s just his affable personality. Coach Michael Malone is fine with that off the court. But the first-year Carolina coach’s mission has been to change that demeanor on the court, turning him into a more vocal, assertive senior leader.
Start times set for UNC’s three men’s basketball exhibition games
Coach Michael Malone’s debut on the Carolina bench will come in a 7 p.m. game Friday, Oct. 9, as UNC announced tip times Thursday for the Tar Heels’ three exhibition contests, spread across 18 October days.
Forward Montgomery reportedly will visit UNC this weekend
Michael Malone will welcome one of his top remaining 2027 targets to Chapel Hill this weekend, as four-star forward Asa Montgomery is reportedly set to take his official visit to UNC.
Anthony scores 30 in 22 minutes, makes history in his debut Down Under
In his debut Down Under, Cole Anthony made histroy, wasted no time showing why Melbourne United pursued him this offseason. The former UNC guard poured in 30 points in just 22 minutes off the bench in his National Basketball League (NBL) debut on Saturday night in a 97–95 loss to the Adelaide 36ers.
UNC focuses on top Class of 2027 point guards, with Black, Anderson visiting on successive weeks
North Carolina has focused heavily on the point guard position in the 2027 recruiting class, with two five-star recruits visiting on campus in consecutive weeks. Beckham Black was in Chapel Hill on Saturday. Nasir Anderson was scheduled to visit Wednesday. Both are nationally ranked among the top prospects in the class, giving Coach Michael Malone two high-level lead guards to pursue as he works to build UNC’s first full high school recruiting class.
Verhoff, three UNC field hockey stars eligible after Indiana ruling
North Carolina football kicker Rece Verhoff and three field hockey stars can return to competition after an Indiana judge granted an injunction Wednesday that restores their fifth season of eligibility.
Deja Kelly signs deal with Dallas Wings
Deja Kelly’s professional basketball journey has put her on a WNBA roster. The Dallas Wings signed the former UNC and Oregon guard to a developmental player contract, the team announced Tuesday. She hasn’t been in the WNBA since being cut in the 2025 preseason by the Las Vegas Aces. Kelly has signed to play for Panthers WBC Kavala in Greece this fall.
Beyond the rafters: Hansbrough, Jamison take their legacies to the classroom
CHAPEL HILL — As two of the eight players with their retired numbers hanging from the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heels fans have emotional connections with Tyler Hansbrough and Antawn Jamison. For UNC students who were either not yet born when Jamison was the National Player of the Year in 1998 or possibly toddlers when Hansbrough won the award in 2008, they mostly know about their greatness from hearing their parents reminisce. But both have connected with Hussman School of Journalism and Media students by co-teaching a class.
Sleepless nights while making Dean proud: Jamison’s hand in hiring Malone
CHAPEL HILL — Having a role in hiring the coach of a program he holds so dear meant the world to Antawn Jamison because he knew it would have made Dean Smith proud. But it also meant some sleepless nights.
UNC jumps six spots to No. 1 in women’s soccer poll
North Carolina jumped six spots to No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches women’s soccer Top 25 poll after the Tar Heels extended their win streak to six with two victories last week. It’s the first time UNC has been No. 1 since the preseason poll last season and the 38th time in the top spot in program history. The six consecutive weeks in the top 10 are the most since a 15-week streak capped by that 2025 top ranking. Its previous best ranking this season was No. 7 three times, including the last two polls.
Clardy’s old connection with Banghart led her to UNC
CHAPEL HILL — Even if a player doesn’t commit to Carolina out of high school, the relationship built with Coach Courtney Banghart can still leave a lasting impression. That was the case for Chloe Clardy, who didn’t even have UNC among her final three schools as a four-star recruit. She scored more than 2,500 career points, led Conway to an Arkansas 6A state title and twice won the Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year honor.
Veesaar tears right ACL, expected to miss entire season
Henri Veesaar’s rookie NBA season is likely over before it started. The Atlanta Hawks announced Monday that the former North Carolina center suffered a torn right ACL during a workout last Tuesday, an injury that will require season-ending surgery.
UNC extends Forbes’ contract through 2032; assistants get extensions
North Carolina has extended baseball coach Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032 after a season that ended with the Tar Heels as national runners-up.
UNC’s men get ESPN spotlight on first night of SEC/ACC Challenge; women play on night two
Both Carolina basketball programs will open December on national television, with ESPN announcing game times and networks Monday for the fourth annual SEC/ACC Challenge.