Report: North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach
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The University of North Carolina is working to finalize a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels' basketball program. Malone would replace Hubert Davis, who was fired after five seasons, and bring his 12 years of NBA head coaching experience to the college level.
North Carolina is working to hire Michael Malone as its new basketball coach. Malone has 12 years of NBA head coaching experience, including a 10-year run in Denver where he led the Nuggets to a championship in 2023. He would replace Hubert Davis, who was fired after five seasons. The hire would be a significant move for the Tar Heels, who have a rich basketball tradition with six national titles. Malone's daughter Bridget is a member of the UNC volleyball team, giving him a connection to the university. If hired, Malone would join Bill Belichick, who was hired as the football coach in December 2024.
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