College Basketball News

3 Most Important Player Developments for UNC Basketball

The Tar Heels' ceiling will rise astronomically if these players reach their potential.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 8, 14:00 ↗

Why Arizona can - and can't - win a national championship in 2026-27

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats broke through in 2025-26, making it to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 before a brutal second half against eve

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 7, 00:44 ↗

5 Key Figures Shaping the North Carolina Tar Heels' Destiny

There are several factors that will play a part in the Tar Heels' level of success in 2026.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 6, 11:00 ↗

Virginia Tech Hokies Basketball 2026-27 Preview

Virginia Tech hoops head coach Mike Young will have at least one more season to try to right the ship. Young was entering the final year of his contract this season, but he signed a one-year extension at the end of July.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 3, 23:15 ↗

UNC men's basketball program formally announces 2026-27 staff

Michael Malone brings plenty of experience and excitement into his first year as UNC's head basketball coach. Meet the rest of Malone's first staff.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 3, 23:01 ↗

How UNC Basketball Can Flip Narrative in 2026-27

The Tar Heels continue to be underrated by the market.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 3, 13:00 ↗

Realistic Expectations for Each UNC Player in Projected Starting Five

Here is what you should expect from each starting Tar Heel in 2026.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 3, 10:00 ↗

Ranking Every Opponent UNC Will Face in 2026-27 Season

The Tar Heels will face quite a range of opponents this season.

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 2, 18:22 ↗

Kentucky Basketball is getting a visit from Brady Pettigrew

Kentucky gets visits slated from rising 2028 guard

Yahoo! Sports · Sep 2, 10:05 ↗

UNC basketball to get visit from a top 2028 recruit

The UNC basketball program is getting a visit from five-star recruit Brady Pettigrew this Fall.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 31, 22:39 ↗

Duke to Battle it Out With UNC and Others for No. 1 2027 Prospect

As Duke prepares for the 2027 class, trying to land some of the best players in the country, there's reason to believe that it could find itself in one of the best positions in all of college basketball once again.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 31, 22:00 ↗

Duke Adding Sponsor to Basketball Court

The Duke Blue Devils are adding a sponsor to their basketball court in a bit of a surprising move.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 31, 21:30 ↗

How Cameron Fens Ruling Impacts Duke/UNC Frontcourt Battle

North Carolina's fifth-year signing is now ineligible.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 31, 12:00 ↗

UNC Doesn't Have to Worry About New Rules, but Seth Trimble Does

It's interesting when we look at teams in college basketball right now, even with classes starting up, and there are still as many questions as there are.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 30, 21:00 ↗

Michael Malone Ranked No. 3 Among Best High-Major Coaching Hires of 2026 in CBS Sports' "Candid Coaches Series"

CBS Sports’ Candid Coaches survey ranked North Carolina’s Michael Malone as the third-best high-major coaching hire of 2026, trailing Randy Bennett at Arizona State and Jerrod Calhoun at Cincinnati.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 29, 13:00 ↗

Projecting UNC Basketball’s Top Eight — With One Major Eligibility Complication

On a recent episode of Locked On Tar Heels, Coach Bill Robinson projected UNC’s top eight-man basketball rotation, including Cameron Fens. But one day after the conversation was recorded, a Tennessee court stay temporarily made Fens ineligible, adding another wrinkle to Carolina’s frontcourt.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 29, 12:00 ↗

Todd Golden becomes highest-paid Gators coach in Florida history

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Todd Golden has signed his third contract extension in three years, making him the highest-paid Gators coach in school history.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 28, 20:33 ↗

4-time NBA Champion raves about Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson captured hearts nationwide playing basketball at UNC. The now-Chicago Bull recently earned a pretty impressive NBA comparison.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 28, 18:27 ↗

Comparing Duke's and North Carolina's Projected Starting Lineups

Duke and UNC are entering the year in pretty different positions.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 27, 12:56 ↗

Player Preview: Isaiah Denis Could be Poised for Breakout Sophomore Season at UNC

Isaiah Denis barely had a chance to establish himself as a freshman, but the returning Tar Heel guard has the shooting, athleticism and opportunity to emerge as a key piece of Michael Malone’s rotation in 2026-27.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 27, 12:00 ↗

Where UNC basketball lands in very early ESPN bracketology

Joe Lunardi has released his very early bracketology for the 2027 NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 25, 13:01 ↗

What’s your favorite UNC-NC State basketball memory?

With the teams announcing a game in Greensboro, let’s walk down memory lane.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 23, 13:00 ↗

YouTube Gold: Duke’s Greatest Buzzer Beaters Of All Time

A glorious cavalcade of great game winners.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 23, 09:55 ↗

Illinois Basketball Releases 2026-27 Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

The Illinois Fighting Illini's non-conference slate is loaded with blue blood programs.

Yahoo! Sports · Aug 22, 14:00 ↗