Inside the UNC basketball coaching search that led to Michael Malone
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The University of North Carolina (UNC) has hired Michael Malone as its new basketball coach, following a two-week search. Malone, who initially declined the offer, was convinced to join the Tar Heels after a meeting with UNC's director of athletics, Steve Newmark.
The University of North Carolina has hired Michael Malone as its new basketball coach. Malone was the first choice outside of the 'Carolina family' in over 70 years. He initially declined the offer but was convinced to join after a meeting with Steve Newmark. Newmark reached out to Malone after UNC fired Hubert Davis on March 24. Malone's daughter, Bridget, is a volleyball player at UNC, but he insisted that was not the main reason for his decision. The search process involved several former players and coaches, who all agreed that Malone was the ideal fit for the university. He was chosen for his ability to teach, innovate, and lead, as well as his integrity and commitment to the Carolina tradition.
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