University of North Carolina Athletics
University of North Carolina Athletics • • general
Key Points:
- Michael Malone, a 24-year NBA coaching veteran and 2023 NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets, has been named the new head coach of the University of North Carolina men's basketball team.
- The hiring was led by a search committee including UNC athletic leaders and Tar Heel legend Antawn Jamison, with unanimous approval from the Board of Trustees.
- Malone expressed honor in joining one of college basketball’s most historic programs and committed to continuing UNC’s championship legacy while preparing players for professional careers and life beyond basketball.
- Malone’s NBA coaching career includes 12 seasons as a head coach, 10 with the Nuggets, making him the franchise’s winningest coach with 471 wins and multiple 50-win seasons.
- The Rams Club has launched a Men's Basketball Excellence Fund to support Malone’s program through player development, recruiting, and innovation, inviting fans to contribute to the future success of Carolina basketball.
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