Malloy Smith Continues Family Legacy, Signs With UNC Men's Basketball

Posted Apr 15, 2026
Malloy Smith, a 6-5 guard from Encino, Calif., has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend North Carolina and play men's basketball for the Tar Heels. Smith attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. He is the son of Kenny Smith and Gwendolyn Osborne Smith. Malloy's brother, K.J., played three seasons for the Tar Heels from 2018-21. (GoHeels.com)

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