UNC's Henri Veesaar Declares for the NBA Draft - Inside Carolina Reaction | College Basketball

The North Carolina coaching staff has been at work trying to fill roster needs since Michael Malone became head coach nearly three weeks ago. Henri Veesaar's decision to head to the NBA was not a total surprise and while it's a big blow to potential UNC success next season, the search for a replacement - likely in the aggregate - was well underway before last Friday's announcement. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the big priority for Malone and staff and how the Heels could fill out the remaining parts of the 2026-27 roster once the center position is addressed. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New UNC head coach Michael Malone received a few more additions to his first roster this past week, courtesy of the NCAA Transfer Portal. While there are still holes to fill and players to sign, fans can begin to see some trends in the types of traits Malone wants in his squad, as well as the potential style he may implement next season.  Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell on this week's edition to break it all down and anticipate what's on the immediate horizon for North Carolina Tar Heel hoops. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria. http://salviospizza.com Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar announced on Friday that he would forego his senior season in Chapel Hill and declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Veesaar is projected as a late first to early second round pick and and will stay in the draft thus ending his college career. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan joins Joey Powell to discuss Veesaar's decision and what comes next for new UNC head coach Michael Malone and his coaching staff as they look to fill the glaring hole in the Tar Heel lineup at center. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria. http://salviospizza.com Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday's flurry of commitments for Carolina Basketball eased some of the angst and worry across the fanbase as the Tar Heels filled three important roster roles for the 2026-27 season. Terrance Brown, Jr., Matt Able and Maxim Logue join a solid group for the Tar Heels and provide more talented pieces for Michael Malone and staff to work with. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the additions, what's still on the table and what's next for a program seeking to return to elite status in the college basketball landscape.  Barnes and Ashley also discuss the proposed Five for Five legislation that could potentially change the game as UNC continues to wait for Henri Veesaar's final decision. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation about all things Diamond Heel baseball. The trio discusses the Georgia Tech series win and how Forbes presses his team to move forward as the season gets no easier with strong midweek games and rivalry series ahead this week. Forbes discusses his path to Carolina's head position and why he takes the approach he does in his coaching life and how he leans on his coaching staff for new and innovated looks at the line up, the rotations and the game plans each and every week. Forbes also looks back to how the 2006 CWS team shaped his future in the coaching profession and in Chapel Hill. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maxim Logue, a 6-9 transfer from Florida Atlantic, is joining Michael Malone's rebuild of UNC basketball to provide post depth. Sean Moran joins Joey Powell to break down what the Tar Heels are getting in the French big man. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria. http://salviospizza.com Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina continued to fill out the 2026-27 roster on Tuesday with former NC State wing Matt Able joining the Tar Heels. Inside Carolina's Coast to Coast crew of Joey Powell, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan break down what Able brings to the table for Michael Malone and how the 6-6 wing fits with what is currently on the roster for next season. Able brings size and versatility to Chapel Hill after a strong season with the Wolfpack and his ability to defend and attack the rim should be highlighted in a Malone style of play.  Able joins Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, Jr, and Maxim Logue from the transfer portal to the Tar Heels. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.co Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina head coach Michael Malone continues the construction of his 2026-27 roster for the Tar Heels, today adding former Fairleigh Dickinson and Utah guard Terrence Brown. Brown brings an elite athleticism to the Tar Heels after a season with the Utes where he started all 29 games last season, averaging a team-high 19.7 points per game on 44.7% from the field, 32.3% from three and 77% from the line. Inside Carolina analyst Sean Moran joins Tommy Ashley for a look at the commitment, what Brown brings to the table skill wise and how he fits into Malone's plan. Moran also discusses the progression of Carolina's roster to date and what the recent additions mean for UNC's potential style next season. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina waits for Henri Veesaar's decision about his future either in the NBA draft or in Chapel Hill, Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley discussing the wants and needs for head coach Michael Malone and his team in 2026-27. Barnes and Ashley highlight the massive importance Veesaar's presence on the roster will be to potential success next season and also the other potential ways to approach the season should the center decide to move on to the next phase of his basketball career.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina basketball enters a new week with a roster build still in progress and a fresh opening on the coaching staff after Kim English's departure only days after arriving, leaves Michael Malone with work on multiple fronts needing to be done. The roster build continues as Carolina's biggest targets remain on the board and decisions loom as the transfer portal entry deadline is this week. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a 'snapshot in time' update on the slow progress being made and what's ahead for a program and coaching staff working as the minute by minute news cycle churns on. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.