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Michael Malone on first transfer portal experience: ‘I felt like I was Keanu Reeves in The Matrix’

The Tar Heels, who had a laundry list of candidates, eventually reached a deal with NBA Champion head coach Michael Malone, which was a landmark hiring for a program of UNC’s magnitude. Malone has navigated countless NBA free agencies, but he was tasked with a new role this spring: navigating the always-chaotic college basketball transfer portal. (Zag's Blog)

Scorers, shooters, and facilitators: Michael Malone’s backcourt takes shape

"When that portal opened the day I got the job, it seems like five months ago, we addressed the backcourt,” Michael Malone said at a Thursday press conference. “We added Terrence Brown, we added Matt Able, we added Neo Avdalas, and I think those three guys combine for one of the more dynamic and exciting backcourts in all of college basketball." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone: 'I like our front court'

Michael Malone on Alexandros Samodurov: "We call him Samo because Samodurov is a mouthful. Samo, another guy we got from Europe playing for Panathinaikos. Samo is a skilled big. He can be a four, he can be a five, he can stretch the floor, he can be a facilitator. And they both (including Sayon Keita) have tremendous size and length and versatility." (TarHeel247)

Photos: Roy Williams attends UNC Greensboro men’s basketball practice

UNCG’s men’s basketball team had a special guest at practice Monday. Legendary UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams attended the Spartans’ practice. Head coach Jerod Haase played for Williams at the University of Kansas. He then was an assistant under Williams at Kansas and UNC. Also on UNCG’s staff is a former player at UNC, David Noel III. (FOX 8 WGHP)

Inside Malone’s five-month transfer portal education: Film, film, film

"The biggest challenge was...this transfer portal. Initially the greatest challenge was I didn’t know the players," Michael Malone said Thursday. "So somebody mentioned Terrence Brown. I looked at his stats, but I didn’t know who he was." That admission set the tone for an answer about the education Malone underwent in his first five months on the job. (Tar Heel Tribune)

'Sky's the Limit' for Sayon Keita

When Sayon Keita committed to UNC on April 28, his potential was never in question. Keita brings a 7-foot-1, 205-pound frame with experience in Spain’s top professional league, which made him one of the top international high school prospects. Malone wasted no time confirming that sentiment about Keita’s ceiling. "I think he has unlimited potential." (Inside Carolina)

What UNC Basketball Fans Can Expect From a Michael Malone Team

"I hope we're hard-working," UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone said. "We're a team that leaves it out there every night. That we exhibit toughness. We play with an unselfish mindset. We don't just play with each other; we play for each other. Those intangibles of playing hard, of being tough, and playing together lead to bigger and better things." (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone’s Press Conference Sends Clear Message

Michael Malone's press conference Thursday presented a new vibe for UNC Basketball. He was straightforward, gave honest and thoughtful evaluations, and painted the picture of what the Tar Heels will be under him. There were updates on Cameron Fens, Sayon Keita, the backcourt trio, and more. (View Video)

Michael Malone on Sayon Keita, Cameron Fens' eligibility, and more

On international signee Sayon Keita: "He’s a terrific runner of the floor. A guy that can get out in transition, very athletic, what we call a 'rim runner,' gets on the rim. He’s an exceptional pick-and-roll player." On Cameron Fens’ eligibility: "Simply stated, he’s eligible to work out, practice, lift, and condition and he’s a huge part of our team right now." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Michael Malone talks with Tyler Hansbrough on expectations for UNC Basketball

UNC Men's Basketball coach Michael Malone joins Tar Heel great Tyler Hansbrough and Jeff Goodman on the Field of 68 podcast to discuss Malone's transition to college coaching, recruiting and roster building, this season's outlook, the state of college basketball, and more. (View Video)

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