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UNC basketball announces nonconference schedule for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

UNC basketball announces nonconference schedule for 2026-27 season

Summary

The University of North Carolina has released its nonconference basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season, marking Michael Malone's first year as head coach. Key matchups include games against Arkansas, Kentucky, and Illinois, with several occurring at neutral sites. The schedule also features preseason exhibition games against Southern California, Indiana, and Charlotte., a game against N.C. State, the first nonconference meeting between the two sides since 1979, will take place in Greensboro. UNC starts its season on November 2 against Western Carolina.

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By the Numbers

•UNC plays its first game on Nov. 2 against Western Carolina.
•The nonconference schedule includes games against Arkansas, Kentucky, and Illinois.
•N.C. State matchup in Greensboro marks first nonconference game since 1979.
•Preseason exhibition games include USC, Indiana, and Charlotte.
•Malone's roster features 11 newcomers alongside several key returners.

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2:01 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball schedule, nonconference games in Michael Malone's first season

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UNC basketball has released its full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season. Here's the non-ACC slate for the Tar Heels in Michael Malone's first season.
— Yahoo Sports

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