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North Carolina Is Working Toward Finalizing a Deal with Michael Malone to Become Its Basketball Coach, AP Source Says
Malone brings 30-plus years of coaching experience and a 2023 NBA title as UNC seeks a reset after two straight early NCAA Tournament exits.
- On Monday, UNC-Chapel Hill announced plans to hire Michael Malone, 54, as its next men's basketball head coach, according to ESPN sources. Malone brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the program.
- The university fired head coach Hubert Davis last month following a first-round loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament. Davis served five seasons and led the Tar Heels to a 20-13 record in 2022-23.
- Malone led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023 and compiled a 471-327 regular-season record during his 10-year tenure in Denver. He oversaw Nikola Jokic's development into an MVP-caliber player.
- Malone's daughter, Bridget, plays for the UNC volleyball team, providing him an immediate connection to the Chapel Hill campus beyond basketball. This family tie signals his commitment to the program.
- Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was UNC's top target but wanted to remain with his team through the end of the regular season. The Tar Heels ultimately selected Malone to lead the program's new era.
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North Carolina officially names Michael Malone as head coach
Michael Malone, who won an NBA championship in 2025 with the Denver Nuggets but has never been a collegiate head coach, was hired by North Carolina to lead its men's basketball team, the university announced Tuesday.
ESPN reported on Monday that Michael Malone, who won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets, will be the next head coach of Henri Veesaar's home university, North Carolina.
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