What brought Marcus Paige back to UNC as a member of basketball coaching staff?

Posted Jul 22, 2023
Marcus Paige and Hubert Davis arrived in Chapel Hill in 2012 ready to embrace different roles with UNC Basketball. Davis was entering his first season as an assistant coach under coach Roy Williams and Paige was a freshman guard for the Tar Heels. Eleven years later, the 29-year-old Paige is preparing for his first season as a coach alongside Davis. (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

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...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

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...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

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...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

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...
Wed Apr 8, 2026