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Coach Surprisingly Backs Out of UNC Job

Coach Surprisingly Backs Out of UNC Job

Summary

Kim English, who recently started as an assistant basketball coach at the University of North Carolina (UNC), has decided not to continue with the job just days after beginning. UNC had hired Michael Malone, former NBA coach, as head coach, and English was expected to help build the team but backed out. UNC will keep searching for assistants as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Key Facts

  • UNC hired Michael Malone, former Denver Nuggets coach, as their new head basketball coach.
  • Malone led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA Finals win in 2023 but has no college head coaching experience.
  • Kim English was hired as an assistant coach to help Malone and started working at UNC.
  • English previously was head coach at Providence College and George Mason.
  • English informed UNC officials that he would not take the assistant coach position after a few days.
  • English’s decision has surprised fans and caused concern about the UNC coaching staff stability.
  • UNC is still searching for assistant coaches before the NCAA transfer portal closes soon.
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