UNC Hires NBA Champion Michael Malone as Head Basketball Coach in Landmark Move
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Updated · 247Sports · Apr 12
UNC Hires NBA Champion Michael Malone as Head Basketball Coach in Landmark Move
52 articles · Updated · 247Sports · Apr 12
North Carolina has appointed former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as its new men's basketball head coach, marking a rare outside hire.
Malone, an NBA champion, signed a six-year, $50 million contract, making him the second-highest paid college basketball coach in the country.
UNC hopes Malone's NBA experience and defensive philosophy will restore the program’s elite status after recent disappointing NCAA tournament performances.
How will an NBA champion coach handle the transfer portal and NIL chaos?
UNC shattered a 70-year tradition for an NBA coach. Is this a masterstroke or a desperate gamble?
With key players leaving, can Malone rebuild a championship roster before the deadline?
Why would UNC fire a coach with a 70% win rate for an outsider?
Does Michael Malone's low buyout clause signal he sees UNC as a stepping stone?