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There's buzz surrounding the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program, with Michael Malone taking over as head coach. Malone has brought a different feel to Chapel Hill since his arrival, and his accountability and togetherness have already affected the players.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 30

This UNC Veteran Could Eventually Be at End of Rotation

One of the more interesting things that happened last season for the Tar Heels involved the usage of one particular player. Guard Jaydon Young started four games for the Heels last season despite only averaging a little over seven minutes on the court per game.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 1

Everything From Virginia Tech HC Mike Young After UNC Loss

Virginia Tech men's basketball head coach Mike Young spoke to the media after the Hokies' 89-82 loss to No. 18 North Carolina Saturday evening; here's the entirety of what Young had to say.

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College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 15

How Jaydon Young's Hard Work is Paying Dividends

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been desperate for bench production for most of the season, and Jaydon Young's performance against Wake Forest this past Saturday was impressive.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 12

How This X-Factor Could Save Season for UNC

The North Carolina Tar Heels have received very little production from their guards this season. That has become a major concern for the program’s outlook if no one steps up.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 11, 2025

Jaydon Young Lives His Childhood Dream in Carolina Blue

Jaydon Young grew up dreaming about North Carolina basketball. He watched Marcus Paige, Harrison Barnes, and Joel Berry from his living room, picturing what it would feel like to wear the same Carolina blue.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 15, 2025

Jaydon Young Joins UNC Basketball with Something to Prove

Jaydon Young is originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina. The same place where former Tar Heel Coby White , now with the Chicago Bulls, played high school basketball.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 16, 2025

Virginia Tech Basketball: Grading Virginia Tech’s Offseason Transfer Portal Haul

Virginia Tech basketball is in the midst of a much-needed rebuild. Since the Hokies lifted the ACC title in 2022. Savored moments have been hard to come by.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 30, 2025

Virginia Tech Basketball: Hokies Ranked Fourth on On3's ACC Transfer Portal Rankings

In a crucial offseason, the Hokies have been steadily working to improve the roster. Head Coach Mike Young released a statement about the team's commitment to being more aggressive in the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 26, 2025

UNC Basketball Staff Pulls Off In-Conference Transfer Win

As of Friday, Jaydon Young is officially an incoming UNC basketball player. And the 6-foot-4, 205-pound guard from Goldsboro, N.C., will arrive in Chapel Hill with significant ACC experience in tow.

College Basketball News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 25, 2025

Former Virginia Tech Guard Jaydon Young Reveals New Transfer Decision

There has been a twist in the recruitment of former Virginia Tech guard Jaydon Young. After originally being comitted to High Point, Young has flipped his commitment and heading back to the ACC, announcing his commitment to North Carolina today.

College Basketball News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 31, 2025

Former Virginia Tech Guard Jaydon Young Reveals Transfer Decision

After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, former Virginia Tech guard Jaydon Young has found his new home. It was announced on social media this evening that Young would be transferring to High Point, a team fresh off of an NCAA Tournament berth.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 21, 2025

Virginia Tech Basketball: Hokies Head Coach Mike Young Announces Staff Changes

This week has been a week of change at Virginia Tech and while some of the shakeup has been with players entering the transfer portal, Hokies head coach