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@NCSU26 @UNC_TarHeelFan Got it. So the Knicks winning it all is a championship for NYU, right?

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@NCSU26 @UNC_TarHeelFan What championship did NC State win on Sunday?

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👀👀

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Goodness gracious Terrence Brown😭

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NEWS: North Carolina commit Matt Able will withdraw from the NBA Draft and play for the Tar Heels this upcoming season, he confirmed to @On3.

The 6-6 freshman guard averaged 9.2 points per game in ACC play this past season at NC State while shooting 37% from three.

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NEWS: 4⭐️ Kevin Thomas has committed to North Carolina, his agent KJ Smith told @Rivals.

The 6-7 small forward is a former LSU signee and a top-100 recruit in the 2026 class.

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@PeteThamel The bubble this year should’ve been a leading indicator on why we shouldn’t expand the tournament. What a joke.

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NEWS: 5⭐️ Sayon Keita has committed to North Carolina, source confirmed to @Rivals.

The 7-0 big man is viewed as one of the top international prospects. First by @DraftExpress.

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Henri Veesaar news

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Former NC State guard Matt Able has committed from the transfer portal to play basketball for Michael Malone and the UNC Tar Heels. And to learn more about Able's game, here is a deep dive into his numbers.

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[Terrence Brown @terrencetbrown]

I’m home. Go heels 🩵🤍
#ripauntie

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North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and return to the Tar Heels next season, source told @On3.

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The Carolina Basketball program is basically operating like a papal conclave right now as it navigates the transfer portal—no news gets in, and no updates get out.

So for now, we wait. The next commitment will be our white smoke moment… rising from the chimney of Pantana Bob’s.

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NEWS: Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN. Averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists as a freshman, had 33 points and 6 assists against Providence back in November. High ceiling, combination of size and skill. Big pickup for UNC.

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Sources: Arkansas' Chuck Martin is finalizing a contract to be the Associate Head Coach at North Carolina under Michael Malone.

Martin --- who worked with Malone many years ago at Manhattan --- was instrumental in back-to-back top-five recruiting classes for the Razorbacks.

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Full breakdown of the football and basketball coaching contracts from everyone’s favorite Carolina Insider. Always appreciate your unwavering commitment to covering UNC athletics, Cory!

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UNC has now tied up $18.3 million per year worth of coaching contracts in Bill Belichick and Michael Malone.

They have a combined one year of college head coaching experience — Belichick going 4-8 (2-6 ACC) last season.

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@RossMartinNC I’d consider this a win considering we were competing with an NBA team for his services.

You go get a cheap coach at this pivotal moment in the program’s history, and the whole thing could’ve evolved into a circus.

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LET'S DO THIS 🗣

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Looks like the recruiting question mark when it came to the Malone hire is already being addressed.

Rumors are swirling about us bringing in Chuck Martin—currently the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Arkansas. I’d consider this a very good start to the offseason.

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And just like that, the 2025-26 College Basketball Season comes to a close. Congrats to Michigan on a phenomenal season—a worthy champion indeed.

The world of CBB never stops with the portal opening tomorrow. A lot to discuss in the coming days and weeks.