The Matt Able experience has been a wild ride. When he committed, many fans wanted Paul McNeil instead. Then came the NBA Combine breakout and weeks of waiting on his draft decision. Now, some fans believe he’ll be UNC’s best player. Quite the turnaround. #GoHeels
After watching extensive film on Cade Bennerman, the potential jumps off the screen. He brings a unique skill set, runs the floor exceptionally well in transition, and has a soft touch inside. If he adds 10–15 pounds of muscle, look out. #GoHeels
Neoklis Avdalas has the keys to this UNC offense. Avdalas was Coach Malone’s #1 target in the transfer portal. Expect him to run the offense in the half-court and set the tone every night. #GoHeels
Very pleased with the staff Coach Malone and Jim Tanner are building. Great mix of NBA, college, recruiting, and UNC family experience. Excited to see what they do next season and in the years ahead. #GoHeels
Maximo Adams highlights. In this game, he had 42 points with 25 rebounds. He chose North Carolina over Michigan State, Texas, & Kentucky. Malone is going to love him… #GoHeels
Reminder that before taking the Carolina job, Michael Malone drew interest from the Magic, Trail Blazers, and Pelicans. UNC hired one of the most respected minds in basketball. #GoHeels
Duke fans criticizing UNC’s backcourt shooting is rich.
Boozer shot 30.3% from three.
Sarr shot 32.3% from deep.
Rippey shot 34% in high school.
But sure, tell me more about Duke’s “elite” preseason team before the annual March meltdown. #GoHeels
People dismissing Terrence Brown’s Utah production need context.
19.9 PPG in Big 12 play doesn’t happen by accident. He scored 20 in 18 games, shot 45% as the focal point of opposing defenses. 3.8 APG, 123 assists to 78 TOs. Coach Malone made Brown his only PG target. #GoHeels
Matt Able made the most on a dysfunctional, guard-heavy NC State team, left the little brother school for a blue blood, earned an NBA Combine invite, played his way into 1st round talks, & now gets a year under a national championship coach. Well done, @iammattable. #GoHeels
Henri Veesaar is in every first-round mock draft I see, with some as high as No. 20. Tough loss for UNC, but he clearly made the right decision for himself. #GoHeels
Malone’s roster has a clear identity.
Avdalas the conductor. Brown the engine. Able the scorer. Keita the anchor. Stevenson the connector. Samodurov the floor spacer.
Add high-ceiling youngsters Maximo Adams and Isaiah Denis. Look out.
Defense. Pace. Versatility. #GoHeels