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UNC Greats Phil Ford, Mitch Kupchak Ecstatic with Family Hire


Like , played basketball under and believes the new hire meets the criteria set forth by the Hall of Fame head coach. "I always wanted it to be a Carolina guy. I'm so happy it is a Carolina guy," Ford said. , ten-time NBA Champion as a player and executive, is also glad Bubba Cunningham looked internally. (Inside Carolina)

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UNC Greats Phil Ford, Mitch Kupchak Ecstatic with Family Hire