Kade Nix

Joined: Mar 18, 2026

Kade Nix is a sports writer covering North Carolina on SI. He specializes in college basketball, college football, and the NFL. In 2021, he founded Kade’s Draft Room, a sports website that ran until 2025, and has an extensive background writing for multiple channels and sports websites. In addition to his writing experience, Kade has hands-on sports scouting experience, including time as a Texas area scout for the Hula Bowl, giving him a unique perspective on player evaluation and the college sports landscape.

Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels helmets during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks to the sidelines between plays during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Mar 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis points at a player during the second half against Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Mar 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

UNC has entered the race for one of the top players in the 2027 class.

Mar 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone on the sideline during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Malone's UNC roster has one clear edge over Davis' final group.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after scoring in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Seth Trimble has a career night against one of the ACC's best.

Dec 31, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) brings the ball down the court during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

North Carolina enters the 2026-27 season with a brand-new roster, but one change stands out above the rest.

Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Michael Malone could do the unthinkable in his first recruiting class as a college head coach.

Mar 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Michael Malone has officially completed his first roster at North Carolina, but how does it stack up against Duke's loaded lineup?

Jan 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) with the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

In a wire-to-wire win, the Heels escaped a scare in one of the most entertaining games of the season.

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) drives through Clemson Tigers guard Ace Buckner (21) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Number eight on the countdown came against one of the most underrated opponents of the season.

Apr 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UNC is pushing hard for this 5-star recruit.

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates after a play against the VCU Rams in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The countdown continues. At No. 9 is a game no Tar Heel fan will ever forget.

Michael Malone's recruiting momentum continues.

The spotlight has been on UNC's transfers all offseason, but one freshman has the talent to quietly emerge as one of Michael Malone's most impactful players.

Kade Nix

Joined: Mar 18, 2026

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Michael Malone's UNC Roster Tops Davis' in One Crucial Way

Ranking UNC's Top 10 Games of Last Season: No. 6

Why Neoklis Avdalas Could Be North Carolina's Biggest Upgrade

UNC's 2027 Recruiting Efforts Present Intriguing Potential Reality

How UNC’s Roster Overhaul Sets Up Epic Rivalry Clash

Ranking UNC's Top 10 Games of Last Season: No. 7

Ranking UNC's Top 10 Games of Last Season: No. 8

UNC Must Aggressively Pursue 5-Star Before ACC Rivals

Ranking UNC's Top 10 Games of Last Season: No. 9

UNC, Michael Malone Land Visit From Elite 5-Star Recruit

Why Kevin Thomas Could Be UNC's Biggest Surprise This Season