Chansky’s Notebook: They Like Mike

Posted Apr 7, 2026
North Carolina's hiring of Michael Malone came completely out of left field. Or did it? When looking closer at the next Carolina head men’s basketball coach, there are a few factors which likely contributed to his candidacy. The first, which is of paramount importance in this era of college hoops, is that UNC does not have to pay a buyout to land Malone. (Chapelboro.com)

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