Elina Aarnisalo becomes third UNC Women’s Basketball player to enter transfer portal
Sophomore guard
Elina Aarnisalo has become the third UNC Women’s Basketball player to enter the transfer portal, doing so with a "do not contact" tag. She joins
Lanie Grant and
Taliyah Henderson as Tar Heels in the portal. Aarnisalo, who led UNC in scoring over four of its last six games, transferred to UNC after spending her freshman season at UCLA. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - It's Official. Michael Malone Named UNC Basketball Coach
UNC has announced Michael Malone as successor to
Hubert Davis, the 20th head coach in program history. Carolina held a press conference Tuesday to introduce Malone with multiple members of the Tar Heel family in attendance, including
Roy Williams. Did Malone "win" the press conference?
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UNC leaders welcome coach Michael Malone on 'a day that will matter for decades'
As athletic director Bubba Cunningham introduced Michael Malone on Tuesday, he cracked a smile as he said UNC staff is already starting to move its six national championship banners over in the rafters to make room for more. At a blue blood program like UNC, that is the standard by which the former Denver Nuggets coach will be measured. (
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Michael Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC
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." (
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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Tuesday Open Practice Report
UNC Football held its second media viewing of spring practice on Tuesday, April 7th and Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss what they saw and heard in the brief time media was allowed inside the practice facility.
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Lucas: First and Last
Michael Malone sounded an awful lot like a Tar Heel on his first day. The new Carolina Basketball head coach was introduced at the Smith Center on Tuesday, a gathering that drew UNC fans, many current team members, and approximately a dozen former players. As they listened to him talk, however, they heard some very familiar sentiments. (
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No. 6 UNC Baseball Cruises To 8-4 Win Over Charlotte
Five runs in the second inning sparked UNC Baseball's 8-4 win over Charlotte on Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium (
Highlights). The No. 6 Tar Heels jumped out early and never looked back, giving the 49ers no momentum to get back in the game. The victory maintains UNC's perfect 10-0 midweek record with a 17-1-1 mark outside of conference play. (
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Video: Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark answers questions after Malone press conference
University of North Carolina Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark answers questions from reporters on Tuesday following the
introductory press conference of new UNC head men's basketball coach Michael Malone.
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Steve Newmark wouldn’t take no for an answer from Michael Malone
Steve Newmark refused to take no for an answer, and by the time he left Michael Malone’s house Easter Sunday, North Carolina's search for its next men’s basketball coach had its turning point. Malone had already said no more than once. Even his daughter Bridget, a member of the UNC volleyball team, got a no when she urged him to take the job. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Michael Malone Introductory Press Conference
New UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone, Chancellor Lee Roberts, Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, and Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark meet with the media on the floor of the Smith Center on Tuesday, April 7.
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Video: Michael Malone's first interview as UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider podcast studio for his first official interview as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels Men's Basketball team on Tuesday afternoon.
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Michael Malone's Full UNC Contract
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone and Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham have each signed their share of the new Tar Heels coach's contract, officially making Malone the next head coach at UNC. Here is the full contract, as provided by the Carolina Basketball program: (
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Luka Bogavac Says He'll Remain at UNC Next Season
North Carolina guard
Luka Bogavac will remain at UNC under new coach Michael Malone for his second and final season of college basketball, he said Tuesday. "Nope, I'm staying," Bogavac said when asked if he's entering the portal. Bogavac said he's excited to stay and play for Malone. Bogavac played in all 33 games for the Tar Heels last season. (
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What They're Saying About Michael Malone
Roy Williams: "It has been a difficult time for UNC basketball these last few weeks and I truly appreciate Coach Davis and his hard work for our program. College basketball is changing, and today is a great day to welcome Michael Malone as our new coach. UNC basketball is special and I am excited to have him with our program. This is REALLY going to be fun!" (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider Podcast - Antawn Jamison On UNC's Hiring Of Michael Malone
UNC Basketball great
Antawn Jamison speaks with
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider podcast about North Carolina's hiring of new head men's basketball coach Michael Malone, Jamison's role in the process, and more.
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