Evan Smith, UNC Basketball’s last JV player, returns to play for coach Michael Malone

Posted May 6, 2026
New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone didn’t know much about Evan Smith, so Smith told him about himself and his journey to get on the team. Malone liked what he saw and heard and was willing to keep Smith on the team. Smith looks forward to being coached by Malone and enjoys the title of being the last remaining member of UNC's JV program. (UNC Media Hub)

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