Tar Heels' Malone Building Powerhouse Roster

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball, under new head coach Michael Malone, is gearing up for the 2026-27 season with a solid roster. Theyve added international big man Sayon Keita from FC Barcelona and are still seeking frontcourt depth via the transfer portal. The team lost Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue but remains optimistic. Projected starters include Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, Matt Able, Jarin Stevenson, and Keita. Fans are excited about Malones arrival, and the team returns guards Isaiah Denis and Jaydon Young, along with four-star wing Maximo Adams and seven-foot Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman. The non-conference schedule features tough matchups against Western Carolina, Wofford, Kentucky, and Georgia. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b9c7b8e579093e7