Summary
The University of North Carolina announced that Michael Malone, a longtime NBA coach, will lead their basketball program. Malone has personal connections to the university, as his daughter plays volleyball there. He praised former coach Hubert Davis and expressed his excitement about returning to coaching.
Key Facts
- Michael Malone is the new head coach for the University of North Carolina's basketball team.
- Malone has a personal connection to UNC through his daughter, who plays volleyball there.
- He attended several of UNC's basketball practices before the 2025-26 season.
- Malone expressed admiration for former coach Hubert Davis and his coaching methods.
- Malone had been working as a television analyst for ESPN during part of the past NBA season.
- UNC fired Hubert Davis after consecutive first-round exits in the NCAA Tournament.
- Malone has a long-standing personal connection to UNC, dating back to his father's admiration for the program.
