Chansky’s Notebook: New York Fire

Michael Malone already has at least five things in common with Larry Brown. Both are New York City natives, both are former point guards, each had an older family member who was a basketball coach, both sometimes communicate with an unapologetic, Big Apple-style intensity, and of course, each has an NBA championship ring as a head coach. (Chapelboro.com)

Michael Malone reflects on Hubert Davis' kindness last season, grace in transition

Michael Malone knows how tough the coaching profession can be because he was fired from his previous job with the Denver Nuggets. Taking over for Hubert Davis, it wasn’t hard for him to feel bad for the coach who welcomed him to practices last season and was so gracious. "This is bittersweet. Coach Davis sent me an amazing message [Monday]." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Winning Is What Matters For Michael Malone

A fresh start is needed, a fresh perspective. Michael Malone will provide that for UNC. Yes, there are questions about how he has not coached in the college game for 25-plus years. He’s never been a college head coach. How quickly can he adapt? But in terms of the the process, he said the right things and knows he needs the right people around him. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Finding Greener Grass - Ben Griffin's Resilient Path to a First Masters Start

After the real estate crisis impacted his family, a switch from a private club to UNC Finley Golf Club helped Ben Griffin hone his stellar short game. Griffin's anticipated debut at Augusta National will be a culmination in a story of resilience. Walk with Ben inside the ropes to get his reaction to the splendor of Augusta National. (View Video)

How UNC Turned Michael Malone’s No Into a Yes

Michael Malone didn't want the UNC Basketball coaching job the first time Steve Newmark called. They spoke for an hour anyway. Malone was flattered but told Newmark he didn't think he was a college coach. Newmark called again the next day, laying out the vision in greater detail. Malone still wasn't convinced. He told Roy Williams the same thing. (TarHeel247)

Dominic Pietramala, Josh Marcus Named ACC Men's Lacrosse Players Of The Week

North Carolina men's lacrosse attackman Dominic Pietramala and goalkeeper Josh Marcus have been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Players of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. The announcement comes following the Tar Heels' 14-9 victory over No. 3 Syracuse on Saturday, propelling UNC to the No. 1 team in the USILA Coaches Poll. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Michael Malone hiring reaction and full press conference audio

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas reflect on a big day for Carolina Basketball and the full audio of the Michael Malone hiring press conference (38:56) in Wednesday's special edition of the Carolina Insider podcast. (Listen To Podcast)

With two of best bullpen arms resting, UNC still gets good relief work in win over Charlotte

No matter how deep you go in No. 6 UNC Baseball's bullpen, the pitchers have consistently done the job. Even while the Tar Heels rested two of their best relievers, that was the case until a late hiccup Tuesday in an 8-4 win over Charlotte at Boshamer Stadium for the Tar Heels’ eighth victory in nine games. Carolina started bullpen star Jackson Rose. (Tar Heel Tribune)

New Era Underway For UNC Basketball

A new era of Carolina Basketball began Tuesday. The Tar Heels introduced new coach Michael Malone in the Smith Center, welcoming him to the Carolina Family as the 21st head coach in program history but just the sixth in the last 65 years (since 1961). Malone was an NBA head coach for 12 seasons and led the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship. (GoHeels.com)

Elina Aarnisalo becomes third UNC Women’s Basketball player to enter transfer portal

Sophomore guard Elina Aarnisalo has become the third UNC Women’s Basketball player to enter the transfer portal, doing so with a "do not contact" tag. She joins Lanie Grant and Taliyah Henderson as Tar Heels in the portal. Aarnisalo, who led UNC in scoring over four of its last six games, transferred to UNC after spending her freshman season at UCLA. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - It's Official. Michael Malone Named UNC Basketball Coach

UNC has announced Michael Malone as successor to Hubert Davis, the 20th head coach in program history. Carolina held a press conference Tuesday to introduce Malone with multiple members of the Tar Heel family in attendance, including Roy Williams. Did Malone "win" the press conference? (View Video)

UNC leaders welcome coach Michael Malone on 'a day that will matter for decades'

As athletic director Bubba Cunningham introduced Michael Malone on Tuesday, he cracked a smile as he said UNC staff is already starting to move its six national championship banners over in the rafters to make room for more. At a blue blood program like UNC, that is the standard by which the former Denver Nuggets coach will be measured. (MSN.com)

Michael Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC

Six months ago, Michael Malone attended Carolina Basketball practices at the Smith Center as a self-proclaimed outsider. On Tuesday, though, the former longtime NBA coach stood behind a lectern on that same hardwood and was embraced as a member of the Carolina family. "If you see us doing things a little bit differently, it's OK. Embrace that." (ESPN)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Tuesday Open Practice Report

UNC Football held its second media viewing of spring practice on Tuesday, April 7th and Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss what they saw and heard in the brief time media was allowed inside the practice facility. (View Video)

Lucas: First and Last

Michael Malone sounded an awful lot like a Tar Heel on his first day. The new Carolina Basketball head coach was introduced at the Smith Center on Tuesday, a gathering that drew UNC fans, many current team members, and approximately a dozen former players. As they listened to him talk, however, they heard some very familiar sentiments. (GoHeels.com)

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