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It's a new-look roster and coaching staff for the North Carolina Tar Heels as they enter an exciting 2026-27 college basketball season. As part of retooling the roster , North Carolina added 11 new players, with Michael Malone taking over as head coach.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 25

How Michael Malone Adding More Talent to UNC Recruiting Efforts

What head coach Michael Malone and the rest of his staff accomplished this offseason was impressive, to say the least. The North Carolina Tar Heels were in complete disarray at the end of last season after suffering an inconceivable defeat in the first round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 24

How UNC Positioning Itself for Elite Backcourt in 2027-28

Despite the circumstances under which the North Carolina Tar Heels' new coaching staff operated this offseason, it has built a compelling roster for the 2026-27 college basketball season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 24

3 UNC Football Players Who Have Surprised Early This Season

While the loss to Clemson will sting for a while, the North Carolina Tar Heels have to refocus and recognize how much they have improved as a program from last season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 24

3 Tar Heels Who Must Rise to Occasion Quickly

We won't see the North Carolina Tar Heels take the field in Week 4, but that doesn't change the fact that several players need to step up. During the two-game non-conference slate, the Tar Heels had plenty of players overperform and underperform.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 24

3 UNC Players Who Need Strong Starts to 2026-27 Season

The North Carolina Tar Heels are returning only three players from last season's rotation: Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, and Isaiah Denis. As a result, North Carolina's coaching staff, led by Michael Malone, aggressively attacked the transfer portal, signing multiple marquee prospects.

Matt Able News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 23

What Matt Able’s Expanded Skill Set Means for UNC Role

After several players departed in the transfer portal and the NBA Draft, and the team underwent a coaching change this offseason, the North Carolina Tar Heels had to recalibrate everything.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 23

3 UNC Players Who Have Already Emerged As Stars

The start of the 2026-27 college football season has been eventful for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who are 2-1 heading into their Week 4 bye. That is somewhat disappointing considering the Tar Heels were in prime position to improve to 3-0 on Saturday in the conference opener against Clemson.

Mike Malone News / Busting Brackets / September 22

Michael Malone faces immediate pressure as North Carolina opens practice

A new era of North Carolina basketball officially begins this week. Michael Malone is opening his first preseason practice as the Tar Heels’ head coach, inheriting a program with enormous expectations and a roster that bears little resemblance to last season’s team.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 22

Why Bill Belichick’s Comments Concerning for UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.

Exiting Week 3 on the losing end was a major gut punch for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who dictated terms against the Clemson Tigers. Quite frankly, the Tar Heels had no excuses for the defeat.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 22

Why It Might Be Time To Panic About UNC Football

Saturday was a reality check for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who had been riding high after winning their first two games of the season. Week 3 was a completely different test , as the Tar Heels opened up conference play on the road against the Clemson Tigers.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 22

3 Overreactions to UNC Football’s First Three Games

Saturday was a tough watch for North Carolina Tar Heels fans after a quarter-and-a-half of being teased with a major win in Death Valley, only to blow their 17-3 lead in the second half and lose 28-20 ahead of the bye week.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 22

Belichick's NFL reputation isn't buying him anything at UNC

Bill Belichick's NFL reputation isn't buying him anything at North Carolina

North Carolina didn't hire the six Super Bowl rings. It hired the man who won them. Belichick has to prove that translates.

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss receives huge honor after LSU win

Weekly Syllabus: Six AP-ranked games, marquee G6 showdown on tap in high-stakes CFB Week 4

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss getting comparisons to legendary NFL QB

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 21

UNC Red Zone Report: Why Drives Keep Stalling

Despite being in control for most of the game, the North Carolina Tar Heels fell to the Clemson Tigers 28-20 in the ACC opener. North Carolina really had no business losing this game , but the offense struggled, specifically Billy Edwards Jr., who struggled mightily throughout the game.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 21

How Michael Malone’s Coaching Has Already Impacted UNC

Things are going to look different with the North Carolina Tar Heels' basketball program this season with Michael Malone taking over as head coach. Last week, guard Terrence Brown sat down with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas and highlighted the Tar Heels' 2026-27 college basketball season .

Terrence Brown News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 21

Terrence Brown’s Development Key Factor in UNC Basketball Success

The North Carolina Tar Heels underwent major changes this offseason along the coaching staff and roster. Hiring Michael Malone was the first move Tar Heels had to orchestrate, and that decision proved to be the correct one.

Michael Lombardi News / The Spun / September 19

Ex-North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi Announces New Substack After Resigning Amid Scandal

It’s been a few weeks since former North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi announced his resignation from the Tar Heels football program amid a misconduct investigation.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Bill Belichick delivers a classic sideline interview

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick is back in top form in at least one sense. Belichick delivered a classically brief sideline interview during Saturday’s game against Clemson at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 19

How UNC Basketball Virtually Guaranteeing Elite 2027 Recruiting Class

This offseason has been a major step in the right direction for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who hired Michael Malone and finally have a head coach who can elevate and maximize the personnel.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 17

How Sadler, Chapman Situation Impacts UNC Wide Receiver Room

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program can't catch a break, and every week there's another off-field incident detracting from the on-field product.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / September 18

Bill Belichick replaces son with another familiar face at UNC after scandal resignation

The Tar Heels hired Belichick in an attempt to finally turn things around for a program better known for basketball than for its success on the gridiron. To say that things haven't worked out that way would be a huge understatement.

North Carolina football player arrested, another charged in traffic stop

DC Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina closes investigation into Michael Lombardi, other allegations

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 17