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Nov 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; South Dakota Coyotes center Cameron Fens (54) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Even Brauns (0) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels cemented their frontcourt rotation with a monumental signing on Friday.

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

The Tar Heels need to improve the frontcourt if they want to compete against the elite programs around the country.

Apr 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone yells direction during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Here are the players who could interest the Tar Heels, and who the coaching staff should prioritize among these prospects.

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

Malone taking over in Chapel Hill has the Tar Heels gaining respect from their competitors around the country.

Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Here is a look at where the Tar Heels rank in these latest preseason projections.

The Tar Heels are well-positioned to take a major step in 2026.

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts towards referee Danielle Scott (87) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels will have their hands full in a much-improved ACC.

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

The Tar Heels' freshman class includes multiple marquee prospects who could make an immediate impact.

The Tar Heels' activity over the last several months continues to be overlooked.

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels hired Malone earlier this offseason.

The latest developments in Chapel Hill indicate that the Tar Heels could orchestrate one of the best recruiting classes next offseason.

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

The Tar Heels take on one of the toughest teams in the ACC.

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

One of the best prospects in the nation is creeping towards a UNC commitment.

Here are the latest updates regarding the former Barcelona center's status for the 2026 season.

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

The incoming freshman guard talked about the team's roster and coaching staff heading into a polarizing 2026-27 college basketball season.

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.

The Tar Heels received a boost in their hopes of landing the top-ranked 2027 recruit.

Dec 1, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Here is what led to the longtime NBA head coach taking over in Chapel Hill.

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.

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis instructs his team against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Months after news broke that the Tar Heels would be making a change at head coach, here is a first-hand look at the process.

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.

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 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?

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