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Something about the North Carolina Tar Heels blue has always spoken to me. It's probably my favorite color, so when I see it placed perfectly on an Air Jordan 3, my attention is immediately grabbed.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 10

What NFL Scouts Are Saying About North Carolina's Top Prospects

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and while the top prospects have dominated the buzz around the event later this month, there are prospects sliding under the radar.

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

Michael Malone Shares What Types of Players He Wants

The North Carolina Tar Heels officially announced Michael Malone as the next basketball head coach on Tuesday night at the Dean E. Smith Center. With the 54-year-old head coach joining the staff in the midst of the transfer portal opening, Malone will not be afforded time to get comfortable.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Athlon Sports / April 9

UNC’s Caleb Wilson sends message after transfer portal announcement

Caleb Wilson was forced to watch on as the No. 11 seed North Carolina Tar Heels finished out the 2025-26 college basketball season with a 24-8 overall record.

Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job

Big Ten to earn massive payday for monster March Madness

Dusty May, Michigan score major transfer portal win

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

Watch: UNC Pitcher Kenna Raye Dark Throws 2nd Career No-Hitter

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

Watch: Kenna Raye Dark complete control with 8 strikeouts vs. Queens #unc #unctarheels #softball #acc

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 8

Biggest Highlights from North Carolina's Pro Day

The North Carolina Tar Heels may have had a disappointing 2025 season, but that does not mean the football program lacked NFL talent across the roster.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / April 8

Watch: Dominic Pietramala leads the way #unctarheels #unc #northcarolina #acclacrosse #lacrosse #lax

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / April 8

Watch: The Carolina family #northcarolina #unc #northcarolinatarheels #goheels #collegebasketball #cbb

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / April 8

Watch: What Malone wants #unc #collegebasketball #accbasketball #northcarolina #unctarheels #goheels

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 8

Michael Malone’s Mindset Promising for UNC

Although North Carolina missed out on Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May, the program landed Michael Malone as its next basketball head coach. It goes without saying

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Wake Forest Installing Puzzle Pieces

As the Wake Forest offense continues to move puzzle pieces around to find the right picture, they have two weeks left in Spring camp to move the installation process along.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 8

Who UNC Should Target if Derek Dixon Leaves

The North Carolina Tar Heels have seen several key rotational players from last season's roster enter the transfer portal. That includes freshman guard Derek Dixon , who formally announced his decision on Monday ahead of the portal opening on Tuesday.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 8

UNC Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

The North Carolina Tar Heels have had a hectic offseason, orchestrating a major coaching change: Hubert Davis’ dismissal shortly after their first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament against VCU, followed by the hiring of longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the next head coach in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ESPN / April 7

NBA vet Malone sees 'special' opportunity at UNC

New Tar Heels coach Michael Malone called North Carolina the only college job he would've accepted, saying he recognizes he has a "chance to be a part of something special" there.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 7

New HC Michael Malone reveals how long he kept North Carolina news a secret

New North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball head coach Michael Malone is good at keeping his lips sealed.

North Carolina eyeing immediate results with $50M investment in new HC Michael Malone

Michael Malone gets first major win as North Carolina HC

Comparing North Carolina's Michael Malone and Bill Belichick hires

Michael Malone has a chance at rare accomplishment with North Carolina

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7

Michael Malone sets the expectations for North Carolina vs. Duke

The North Carolina Tar Heels versus the Duke Blue Devils may not be on par with "the game" between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes, but it's right up there in intensity.

North Carolina eyeing immediate results with $50M investment in new HC Michael Malone

Michael Malone gets first major win as North Carolina HC

New HC Michael Malone reveals how long he kept North Carolina news a secret

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 7