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Malone Continues To Improve UNC's Coaching Staff With Stellar Hire

Less than 24 hours after hiring former forward Deon Thompson as a graduate assistant on Tuesday, head coach Michael Malone continued to add to the staff, bringing in Bryan Tibaldi.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 14

How UNC's Caleb Wilson Performed Against Fellow Lottery Picks

The North Carolina Tar Heels' 2025-26 season did not go as planned and was an outright disappointment, considering the level of talent on the roster. However, there were certainly players and moments that will be remembered forever in North Carolina history.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 14

Henri Veesaar Reveals Final Verdict on Future at UNC

Although the North Carolina Tar Heels were holding onto a glimmer of hope that Henri Veesaar would reconsider his decision to enter the draft and return to Chapel Hill next season, that will not be happening.

Seth Trimble News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 13

UNC’s Trimble Viewed As Draft Night Longshot

It will be a bit of a long shot for UNC guard Seth Trimble to hear his name called on draft night, as the current projections have him just inside the top 100 players available. Trimble has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft this offseason after a four-year career with the Tar Heels from 2022 to 2026.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 13

UNC Adding Former Player to Coaching Staff

Over the last couple of weeks, the North Carolina Tar Heels' roster has been the storyline in Chapel Hill, with Michael Malone adding a pursuit of high-end talent.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Softball On SI / May 12

North Carolina Softball Parts Ways with Pitching Coach

The North Carolina softball program has reportedly parted ways with pitching coach Maddie Holub, according to Softball America. This decision comes just

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 12

Former Bowl MVP Has Chance to Shine for UNC

North Carolina football has undergone significant roster changes in the last two seasons, adding roughly 70 and 50 new players to the program in each of the last two years, respectively.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 12

Predicting UNC’s Top 5 Leading Scorers in 2026

Regardless of what you think about the North Carolina Tar Heels' chances in the 2026-27 season, you cannot dispute that head coach Michael Malone has assembled a competitive roster, considering the circumstances he has had to operate through.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 12

North Carolina Hosting Talented Former SEC Commit

Ever since taking over as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach last month, Michael Malone has targeted players who fit his system. Despite losing several players to the transfer portal and the NBA Draft , Malone and his staff have completely revamped the roster, leaving it in a competitive state.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / The42 / May 12

McCann-Gibbs becomes unlikely gridiron star as he debuts for Tar Heels

Down youngster pinching himself as he emerges with a big role after stumbling upon American Football.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 11

Why Abou Jaoude Could Help UNC to Successful 2026 Campaign

The North Carolina Tar Heels are looking for something to establish as a success in the Bill Belichick era. Over a year into the regime, Belichick’s program has been under constant criticism and negative press, thanks to a broken promise as the “ 33rd franchise ” for NFL teams despite not having a single Tar Heel selected in the NFL Draft.

Kaleb Cost News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 10

Why Kaleb Cost Could Be UNC's Best Defender in 2026

Leadership and chemistry are two factors in building a sustainable program in college football. Last year, the North Carolina Tar Heels struggled to find chemistry across the board, but it wasn’t the only big issue for a program that saw 70 new players added to the roster over the 2025 offseason under first-year head coach Bill Belichick.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 10

Ranking UNC’s Toughest ACC Opponents in Malone’s First Season

Michael Malone is walking into one of the most prestigious jobs in college basketball, and with it comes a tough ACC schedule in year one. Through the incoming freshman class in 2026 and the transfer portal, the ACC has only grown stronger over the last couple of months. Malone's first season in Chapel Hill will not be an easy one.

Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team is facing new criticism

Bill Belichick’s second year with North Carolina has not even formally started, but his program is facing a new complaint. Multiple North Carolina players have been cited for speeding since the start of the year, including one who has two reckless driving charges since arriving on campus in January.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / May 9

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 9

UNC Football Ranked Low in ACC Preseason Rankings

It is universally acknowledged that the North Carolina Tar Heels failed to meet expectations in Bill Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill, compiling a 4-8 record and finishing 13th in the ACC.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 9

Analyzing North Carolina's Best Case Scenarios for 2026

The offseason is a perfect time for football fans to build delusions toward their favorite franchise or programs. That is especially true for North Carolina Tar Heels faithful, who are hoping for some sort of improvement in head coach Bill Belichick's second season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Eric Church, a North Carolina native, made it very clear how he feels about football fans in the state of Tennessee

Country music superstar Eric Church is a North Carolina native who grew up in Granite Falls, but he’s made his home in Nashville, TN for the last quarter century after leaving the Tar Heel State as a young adult.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7