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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. (View Video)

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. (View Video)

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: (TarHeel247)

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. (TarHeel247)

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. (View Video)

Lucas: Carolina Qualities

Michael Malone was on the verge of pursuing a career in law enforcement. But first he wanted to blanket the country with letters to see if he might find an opportunity in coaching. He didn't want to abuse the connections created by his father, Brendan's, lifetime in the game, so he sent the letters on his own. The first college coach to respond was Dean Smith. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Announces Hiring Of Michael Malone As Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Michael Malone, a 24-year NBA coaching veteran who led the Denver Nuggets to a world championship title in 2023, is the University of North Carolina's next men's basketball head coach. Malone will be welcomed to Chapel Hill at an introductory news conference at the Smith Center Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will be open to the public, and doors open at 5 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Michael Malone Work at UNC?

On Monday, news broke that UNC plans to hire former Denver Nuggets head coach and NBA Champion coach Michael Malone. Will it work, or is this another version of Carolina hiring Bill Belichick? Multiple Tar Heels announced their intention to enter the transfer portal. Will they stay in? (View Video)

Six early priorities for Michael Malone at UNC

When UNC turns the keys over to Michael Malone, he’ll need to quickly stabilize a program with high expectations. With the transfer portal opening Tuesday, it puts immediate pressure on him to address pressing issues. There is a lot on Malone’s to-do list during his first few weeks when he officially takes over, but here are six important priorities: (Tar Heel Tribune)

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