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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? (View Video)

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. (MSN.com)

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." (ESPN)

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. (GoHeels.com)

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. (View Video)

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. (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)

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