Video: Tyler Hansbrough On UNC's Hiring Of Michael Malone

UNC Basketball great Tyler Hansbrough joins the Field of 68 podcast to discuss the Tar Heels' reported hiring of former Denver Nuggets coach and 2023 NBA Champion Mike Malone: "This is a great hire. North Carolina is going to be right back on the map, immediately. This is, in my opinion, an absolutely amazing hire." (View Video)

Michael Malone to UNC: How Tar Heels got here, what he'll need to do to succeed

UNC is set to hire Michael Malone, who was fired almost one year ago by the Denver Nuggets, the team he guided to an NBA title in 2023. Malone spent 25 years as an NBA assistant or head coach, though he hasn't coached college basketball since 2001. What should Malone's top priorities be once the ink dries? What pitfalls does he need to avoid? (ESPN)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson On UNC's Reported Hiring Of Mike Malone

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter joins former UNC and NBA forward John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels' hiring of former NBA coach Michael Malone as its next head coach. Henson offers unique insight as a member of the Carolina Basketball family along with NBA ties to Malone. (View Video)

At UNC, Mike Malone has chance to join Larry Brown in select coaching company

North Carolina has turned to the NBA for its next men’s basketball coach, hiring Michael Malone, according to reports. The veteran leader guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship and built a reputation for player development. He’ll try to join another UNC legend, Larry Brown, as the only coaches to win an NBA title and an NCAA title. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Former Denver Nuggets Coach and Tar Heel Dad Michael Malone

Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach, Michael Malone, also a proud UNC Volleyball parent, joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to talk about what it took to win an NBA Championship, his take on the current Tar Heel Basketball team, and watching his daughter play at Carolina. (From Oct. 16, 2025) (View Video)

What to Know about Mike Malone

UNC has gone outside its coaching family by hiring longtime NBA Coach Mike Malone as its new men's basketball coach, though he does have a connection to UNC. Malone, who is 54 years of age, has a daughter who plays volleyball at Carolina. Bridget Malone is a sophomore with the Tar Heels. So, what is there to know about Mike Malone? Here is a snapshot: (TarHeel247)

UNC to hire ex-NBA coach Michael Malone as head coach, sources say

North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told Pete Thamel. Malone previously spent 10 seasons as head coach of the Nuggets and led Denver to the only NBA championship in franchise history in 2023. He was fired last April and joined ESPN as an analyst just over a month later. (ESPN)

North Carolina Guard Jaydon Young To Enter Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal opening Tuesday and North Carolina still searching for a head basketball coach, Jaydon Young will explore opportunities elsewhere after one season in Chapel Hill. The Goldsboro, N.C. native plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4 guard appeared in 31 games, making four starts between late January and early February. (Inside Carolina)

Tar Heels in pros: Cormac Ryan pours in 21, Davis scores 28, busy 3 days for Leaky Black

Cormac Ryan’s NBA career-high of 25 points last week has only made him "hungry as ever" to prove he deserves to stick at the NBA level. On a night that R.J. Davis’ G League season ended with a flourish and frustration, Ryan showed again Sunday why he should stay in the NBA, with 21 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 131-115 home win over Memphis. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where Does UNC Basketball Coaching Search Go From Here?

Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he's staying at Arizona. Dusty May announced Sunday that he's staying at Michigan. With UNC's two primary college coaches off the board, where do they turn now? The expectation is Chicago Bulls coach and former Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan. (View Video)

Looking back at Roy Williams’ return and Carolina Basketball restoration project

From the time Roy Williams sped past fans and media on Skipper Bowles Drive in a car driven by Dean Smith and arrived in the Smith Center, it was a West Wing walk and talk situation. Williams would be introduced for the first time as head coach of North Carolina Basketball and not the head coach of Kansas. This would be extremely difficult for Williams. (MSN.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin

The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball, Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Mark Byington

The crew from Inside Carolina discusses basketball coach Mark Byington as a potential head coach at UNC, his strong track record at James Madison and Vanderbilt, Byington's high-tempo offense, strong defense, player development, limited experience with elite recruiting, and more. (View Video)

Takeaways From UNC Baseball's Series Win Over Boston College

UNC Baseball turned a game-one loss into two straight wins to take the series from Boston College this weekend at Boshamer Stadium. The series, played Thursday-Saturday to accommodate the Easter holiday, saw a 6-1 Eagles win, a 5-2 Tar Heels victory, and a 4-run UNC comeback for an 8-7 game-three triumph. Here are some key takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Could Billy Donovan’s friendship with Bill Belichick help UNC’s chances of luring Bulls coach?

Can UNC lure two-time national championship coach Billy Donovan away from the Chicago Bulls with the help of another recent high-profile hire? There are many factors at play, but it could be helpful for UNC that Donovan is a longtime friend of Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick. They first crossed paths during coaching clinics and charity events. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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