# DECISION: Matt Able WITHDRAWS from NBA draft, big win for North Carolina! | Graves and Anderson gone

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-05-27T07:00:00+00:00
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North Carolina Tar Heels land a massive boost as Matt Able withdraws from the NBA Draft to join Michael Malone’s new-look roster. Is this the piece that elevates UNC to ACC supremacy? Andy Patton breaks down Able’s impact, what his return means for the Tar Heels’ starting lineup, and whether newcomers like Sayon Keita and Neo Avdalas can help Carolina contend for a deep NCAA Tournament run.

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