Michael Malone to UNC: How Tar Heels got here, what he'll need to do to succeed
Posted Apr 6, 2026
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?
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