Michael Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC

Posted Apr 8, 2026
Six months ago, Michael Malone attended Carolina Basketball practices at the Smith Center as a self-proclaimed outsider. On Tuesday, though, the former longtime NBA coach stood behind a lectern on that same hardwood and was embraced as a member of the Carolina family. "If you see us doing things a little bit differently, it's OK. Embrace that." (ESPN)

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