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Michael Malone's championship blueprint for UNC basketball, 'greatest gift' for Tar Heels

Known for his fiery coaching style as an Irishman from New York, Michael Malone doesn't shy away from confronting his players. It’s a trait that helped him lead the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA title and one he hopes will lead UNC back to the top of college basketball. "I think a lot of people are afraid to hold people accountable," Malone said Thursday. (MSN.com)

Michael Malone Sees Big Potential in Neo Avdalas

Neoklis Avdalas arrived at UNC ranked as the No. 16 overall transfer and top-ranked combo guard in the transfer portal. "Neo is a guy that was such an important get, because of his size and his positional size," coach Michael Malone said Thursday. "But also his vision and his playmaking are what separate Neo Avdalas from a lot of other players." (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Last look at Ireland, Basketball announces roster and staff, Vaughn Bryson

UNC Football is back in Chapel Hill after the win over TCU in Dublin (8:05). Tar Heel Basketball announced its roster and coaching staff. Michael Malone met with the media (17:47). Former UNC Baseball player and former President/CEO of Eli Lilly, Vaughn Bryson joins. Plus: Montross Day of Service (1:24:59) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Inside Michael Malone's $20 million UNC Basketball roster at and what to expect for the Tar Heels

The consensus around college basketball's exploding market is that you need $10 million to be an NCAA Tournament team, $15 million to compete for a conference title, and north of $20 million to win the National Championship. Michael Malone's first Tar Heels roster checks in at $20 million but does not begin as a Tier 1 National Championship contender. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Cameron Fens' Eligibility Whiplash

Tar Heel Basketball faces eligibility chaos as Cameron Fens navigates last-minute NCAA rulings that could reshape the season. Coach Bill Robinson joins Isaac Schade to discuss how fluctuating player status upends team chemistry, role definition, and coaching plans at UNC. (View Video)

Michael Malone says tough love about accountability, but shows players he cares

Michael Malone was known during his NBA coaching career for being direct with his players and applying tough love to make them better. Malone, about to start his first season as UNC Basketball coach, said that will not change but emphasized it’s important to first let players know he loves them so they know criticism is coming from a good place. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Great Expectations? UNC Basketball Goes All In

College Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the news of UNC's 20 million dollar basketball roster and the renewed expectations that come along with it. (View Video)

The Latest From UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone on Cameron Fens

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone commented on fifth-year center Cameron Fens, who is currently ineligible to play in games after the Tennessee Court of Appeals issued an order staying the injunction on Aug. 26: "Cameron is eligible to work out, practice, and condition. He's a huge part of our team. All of those things will take care of themselves." (TarHeel247)

Video: Michael Malone Thursday Pre-Season Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media on Thursday to announce his full coaching staff, discuss eligibility updates on center Cameron Fens, share progress on summer workouts, integrating new teammates, and more. (View Video)

Michael Malone Announces UNC Basketball Staff for 2026-27

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone announced a coaching and development group that includes several returning members of the Carolina basketball program (Sean May, Pat Sullivan, Eric Hoots), three coaches from other college teams (Chuck Martin, Bryan Tibaldi, Jorge Sanz) and two former Tar Heel standouts (Brandon Robinson, Deon Thompson). (GoHeels.com)

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