North Carolina Hires Longtime NBA Coach Michael Malone After Billy Donovan Pursuit
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The University of North Carolina has hired Michael Malone, a longtime NBA coach, as its new head coach after a failed pursuit of other candidates. Malone previously coached the Denver Nuggets from 2015 to 2025 and led the team to its first NBA Championship in 2023.
The University of North Carolina has hired Michael Malone as its new head coach. Malone is a longtime NBA coach who previously led the Denver Nuggets from 2015 to 2025. He oversaw the team's first NBA Championship in 2023. The hiring comes after UNC's failed pursuit of other candidates, including Tommy Lloyd and Billy Donovan. The Tar Heels are a high-profile program with a rich history and expect to contend for championships. Malone's hiring marks his return to college basketball after over 20 years.
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