Summary
Michael Malone, a longtime NBA coach, is reportedly set to become the new head basketball coach for the University of North Carolina's Tar Heels. Malone, who won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets, has no college-level coaching experience but has a personal connection to UNC through his daughter, who plays volleyball for the school.
Key Facts
- Michael Malone is expected to be hired as UNC's head basketball coach.
- Malone coached in the NBA for 12 years, with stints at the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets.
- He led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA championship in the 2022-23 season.
- Malone does not have college coaching experience.
- His daughter, Bridget Malone, plays volleyball at UNC.
- UNC dismissed former coach Hubert Davis after a second consecutive first-round NCAA Tournament exit.
- The Tar Heels attempted to recruit other college coaches before deciding on Malone.
