# Able Stays for Malone’s Tar Heel Vision

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Podcast: [North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7618261)
Published: 2026-05-31T12:10:56+00:00
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Matt Able is staying at North Carolina for 2026, backing down from the NBA Draft to join Coach Michael Malone — a move that electrifies the Tar Heels’ roster. Seen as a versatile, high-impact guard who thrives as an offensive connector, Able’s return solidifies the team’s foundation for Malone’s debut season. His decision, driven by Malone’s clear vision and UNC’s storied legacy, avoids the chaos of replacing him — especially since freshman Maximo Adams, while promising, is better suited as a bench scorer. With Able set to start, UNC’s ceiling just got a lot higher. 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/81294bd2a9233b48

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