# UNC Tar Heels' New Squad: Title Contenders

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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: 2026-05-06T10:12:37+00:00
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Michael Malones first month coaching the North Carolina Tar Heels has been marked by a significant roster overhaul, with the team now boasting a formidable lineup for deep NCAA Tournament runs in 2026-2027. Led by five standout players, the squad is built around a six-foot-three scoring machine, Terrence Brown, and a seven-foot Spanish five-star center, Sayon Keita, who brings elite defense and lottery pick potential. The teams backcourt issues from last season have been addressed with Neoklis Avdalas, a six-foot-nine Virginia Tech transfer, running point and freeing up Brown off the ball. Jarin Stevenson, a key veteran, and freshman Maximo Adams, a six-foot-seven four-star forward, round out the team, positioning the Heels for a serious title chase come March. 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/bf3c75998a2806e0

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