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Category: Men's basketball
UNC in mix for Wabbington, one of top Class of 2027 centers
North Carolina is in contention for one of the top big men in the Class of 2027. Four-star 6–11 rising senior center Darius Wabbington, a standout at Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, has included UNC in his final six schools, along with Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville and Texas, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
Nets reportedly to sign Sharpe to two-year, $20 million deal
Day’Ron Sharpe appears set to stay in Brooklyn, and the former North Carolina big man could be in line for a larger role next season.
Malone finds ‘best feeling in the world’ in skydiving with Golden Knights
North Carolina men’s basketball coach Michael Malone spent a day far from the Smith Center, trading a whistle and practice plan for a parachute and a leap from thousands of feet above the ground. Malone went skydiving Saturday with the U.S. Army Golden Knights and documented his first jump in a video. The setting was a departure from his usual environment, but the approach carried a familiar tone, confidence, curiosity and a willingness to embrace something new.
Wilson expects to be Rookie of the Year, exudes confidence, ambition at Chicago introduction
Caleb Wilson formally introduced himself to Chicago on Friday, and Bulls fans quickly found out what Carolina fans have known for a while: the talented forward isn’t lacking in confidence.
Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN
A full day of memorable Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming.
Hawks ‘shocked’ to get Veesaar, who is introduced with Hubert Davis on hand
Henri Veesaar’s first full day as an Atlanta Hawk came with a familiar face watching from the back of the room. UNC coach Hubert Davis was on hand Thursday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex in Brookhaven, Ga., as Veesaar, Atlanta’s second-round draft pick, met with reporters alongside the Hawks’ other two draftees, Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor.
UNC to face Illinois in January men’s basketball matchup in Nashville
North Carolina and Illinois, two programs with national ambitions and a shared history on college basketball’s biggest stages, will meet Jan. 30 in the Nashville Hoops Showdown at Bridgestone Arena. The late-season non-conference matchup will bring together two teams expected to contend for league championships, adding a marquee national test in the middle of conference play. Game time and television information will be announced later.
UNC, N.C. State to play non-conference men’s basketball game in Greensboro
The North Carolina–N.C. State men’s basketball rivalry appears set to get an extra venue next season, and a familiar one for ACC fans.
Veesaar’s NBA bet likely comes with steep short-term price after falling to No. 52 pick
Henri Veesaar bet on himself, on his development and on the idea that the best path to becoming a productive NBA player is to start his pro career next season. In the long run, he may still be right. In the short term, though, draft night made that decision look costly financially.
Wilson follows Jordan’s path to Chicago, wants to ‘be better than Mike’
Caleb Wilson is headed from Chapel Hill to Chicago, joining one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises and following the path of the most famous Tar Heel in Michael Jordan. The moment Tuesday night in Brooklyn, when the Chicago Bulls made Wilson the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA draft, carried added meaning because former Carolina coach Hubert Davis was at the Barclays Center to share it with him.
Malone’s Heels to face Indiana in an exhibition in Indianapolis
North Carolina will get a high-profile October test under first-year coach Michael Malone when the Tar Heels face Indiana in a preseason exhibition game Sunday, Oct. 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The start time and television information will be announced later, and tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Wednesday at this link. The Carolina football team plays at Duke the day before on Oct. 17.
UNC would get important point guard depth from Oregon transfer Wei Lin
Could Coach Michael Malone add some point guard depth behind Utah transfer Terrence Brown? With one scholarship spot available, UNC has made contact with Oregon transfer guard Wei Lin.
Arkansas to visit UNC in ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge
UNC assistant coach Chuck Martin will face his old boss when Arkansas visits the Tar Heels in next season’s ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge. The Tar Heels will host the Razorbacks on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Greek center Samodurov commits to UNC
Coach Michael Malone has secured his prime remaining European center target. Greek 6–11, 212-pound big man Alexandros Samodurov (pronounced “sa-muh-DJOOR-ahv”), who has EuroLeague experience, has committed to continue his career at Carolina after withdrawing from the NBA draft process, according to multiple reports.