The First 60 Days Part III: How Michael Malone Is Recruiting UNC Basketball's Future
Posted Jun 11, 2026
UNC's recruitment of Kevin Thomas offered a glimpse into how Michael Malone has navigated his first months in college basketball, leaning on relationships connected to the Tar Heels. In Thomas' case, that meant through his agent, former Tar Heel player K.J. Smith, whose family ties to UNC include his father, Kenny Smith, and brother, Malloy Smith.
(TarHeel247)
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