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Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's First-Year Challenge at UNC
Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the challenges faced by first-year coaches and how the changing times in college basketball has altered those challenges, or not, for new North Carolina coach
Michael Malone.
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Michael Malone Excited for High School Recruiting, 2026-27 Roster, and Becoming Carolina Family
UNC Basketball Coach
Michael Malone: "I've put a great staff of people around me. We're off to a great start with recruiting for next year and the year after. I have attacked this. I didn't come here to hang out. People say, 'Coach, do you golf?' I don't golf. I work. We've been working hard to get this program back to where Tar Heel Nation wants it to be." (
TarHeel247)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targeting Jordan Page, 10 More Top-15 Recruits
UNC amps up its basketball recruiting strategy as
Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the
2027 class, including 5-star wing
Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this approach the key to returning the Tar Heels to blue-blood dominance?
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Michael Malone says Roy Williams 'had a lot to do' with him taking UNC job
"Coach Williams had a lot to do with me taking this job,"
Michael Malone said. "I was going to stay in the NBA and continue my NBA journey. And I had a couple of great conversations with Hall of Famer Coach
Roy Williams, and I had just met him. I just got to know him, but I feel like I’ve known him for years. Coach Williams has that kind of impact on you." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Michael Malone details his plan to make UNC fanbase proud
Jon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to UNC and the challenge of leading one of college basketball’s most storied programs.
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
A Sixth Season, Fifth School: Angelo Brizzi’s Path to Carolina Basketball
The modern era of college athletics certainly has its pros and cons.
Angelo Brizzi's path to UNC is a byproduct of that, especially the transfer portal. In 2026-27, the portal will allow Brizzi an opportunity to join the Tar Heels for his fifth college basketball program in six years as the seasoned guard is seeking to earn a spot in coach
Michael Malone's rotation. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone describes chaotic start with Tar Heels
It's been nearly 4 1/2 months since
Michael Malone was introduced as the UNC men's basketball coach. In two months, Malone and the new-look Tar Heels will play a preseason exhibition game against Indiana in Indianapolis. Reflecting on his start in Chapel Hill with reporter Jon Rothstein, Malone said "chaos" is the word that comes to mind. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill
Two major hurdles have been cleared for freshman center
Sayon Keita in a span of a few days. He was approved of his visa, which allowed him to head to Chapel Hill to begin his life as a college student-athlete. While NCAA clearance is still in the works, at least now Keita can get adjusted to life at North Carolina while preparing with his new team. (
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Autographed Michael Jordan jersey card sells for record $4.25 million
An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey
Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million. It's the most paid for a Jordan card. "This card represents a perfect storm of rarity and player significance," said Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Arrives, UNC Quarterback Battle
UNC Basketball finally unites as
Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill. But will NCAA eligibility setbacks sideline freshman 7-footer? UNC Football is experiencing a murky quarterback race as game week approaches. The discussion explores the cases for
Billy Edwards,
Miles O'Neill, and Travis Burgess.
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Mon Aug 17, 2026