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)

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)

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)

UNC Men's Tennis Tops FSU, 4-3, For Coach Sam Paul's 600th Career Win

UNC Men's Tennis beat Florida State, 4-3, to clinch head coach Sam Paul's 600th career coaching win on Sunday in Tallahassee. Paul improved his head coaching record to 600-261, all at Carolina, extending his record as the winningest active head coach in the ACC. The Seminoles led 3-1 before UNC roared back with three straight wins to seize the win. (GoHeels.com)

Isaiah Denis to enter transfer portal but is open to returning to UNC

North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis will enter the transfer portal after seeing limited playing time during his freshman season, but said he is open to returning to UNC. Denis’ season never had a chance to find its footing. A lingering pinky injury, the same finger he injured during his senior high school season, derailed his only season at Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Sweeps Georgia Tech On Senior Day, 4-0

No. 5 UNC Women's Tennis hosted Georgia Tech on Sunday for senior day. The Tar Heels downed the Yellow Jackets, 4-0, to earn their ninth ACC win of the season and remain undefeated at home during the regular season. No. 2 Reese Brantmeier earned a ranked victory Alejandra Cruz before Maddy Zampardo went on to clinch the match for North Carolina. (GoHeels.com)

Dusty May Tells Michigan He Will Not Pursue UNC Job

Dusty May will not be North Carolina’s next basketball coach. The Michigan head coach told university officials Sunday that he will not be pursuing any other college basketball jobs. With May declining UNC’s interest, the Tar Heel coaching search marches on. May signed a multi-year extension with Michigan in 2025, and his buyout is reported at $7 million. (Inside Carolina)

Dan Hurley shuts down UNC rumors while teasing NBA future

Jeff Goodman asked UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley on Sunday about the rumors of him being linked to the North Carolina job, and if he wanted to dispel any of the talk or even gain leverage on his contract with UConn. Hurley said that he is "a UConn coach to the end," and went on to mention that a role in the "NBA someday down the line" is possible. (Clutch Points)

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