What to watch for in UNC vs. Charlotte basketball exhibition

With two preseason games already down, the UNC men’s basketball team has one final tune-up before games start counting.

On Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m., North Carolina hosts Charlotte inside the Dean Dome. This matchup will be Tar Heel Nation’s first chance to watch live game action in Chapel Hill this season, plus it features the return of 2005 National Champion Wes Miller, a fan favorite during his playing career at UNC (2003-07).

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Now Charlotte’s head coach, Miller spent his past five seasons leading Cincinnati, finishing with a winning record each year but lacking an NCAA Tournament appearance. Miller’s time in southwest Ohio follows an extremely successful run at UNC-Greensboro, where he became the program’s all-time winningest coach and made the NCAA Tournament twice.

North Carolina is thrilled to have longtime NBA boss Michael Malone as its new head coach. Winning over 500 games across his 12 seasons as a professional head coach, most notably his 2023 NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets, Malone brings needed new blood to a historic Tar Heels program. Malone quickly proved himself as an expert collegiate recruit, while his debut vs. USC left social media buzzing.

UNC didn’t fare as well in its second preseason matchup, falling 76-58 to Indiana in the Hoosier State. North Carolina shot fairly evenly compared to Indiana, but bench points and a rebounding disparity loomed large.

As you prepare for Tuesday’s preseason finale, whether you’re attending, watching on TV, your favorite streaming device or listening via radio, here’s several things you should be paying attention to.

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Game and Broadcast Details

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET

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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Samet Yigitoglu (21) rebounds the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Maximo Adams (25) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn…

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