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Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Level of Pressure on Malone in Year 1 at UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Latest Transfer News Pertaining Is Why UNC Must Deliver

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 9, 2026

Jan 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for a shot against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Post NCAA Tournament Mock Draft: Bucks' Giannis Traded After Miami Heat Win Lottery

Alex Golden

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Staggering Contract Details of UNC's Malone Hire Revealed

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 8, 2026

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Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Michael Malone’s Mindset Promising for UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) brings the ball up court against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Who UNC Should Target if Derek Dixon Leaves

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UNC Enters Malone Era With Mass Exodus of Roster

Kade Nix

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Apr 8, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts towards referee Danielle Scott (87) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

UNC Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Michael Malone ‘Proud To Be a Tar Heel’ Already

Justin Backer

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Apr 8, 2026

New UNC coach Michael Malone is ready to take part in the North Carolina–Duke rivalry.

Michael Malone Addressed His Excitement for Joining UNC–Duke Rivalry

Madison Williams

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Apr 7, 2026

Malone has extensive NBA coaching experience but has never been a college head coach.

Six Takeaways From Michael Malone’s North Carolina Press Conference

Tim Capurso

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Apr 7, 2026

Maryland's Oluchi Okananwa, center, celebrates her 3-pointer against Michigan State during the third quarter on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Oluchi Okananwa Returning To Maryland Women's Basketball

Jaden Golding

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Apr 7, 2026

Malone on April 7 will be officially introduced as the North Carolina men's basketball coach.

As Michael Malone Takes Over North Carolina, Half of Tar Heels’ Roster Hits Transfer Portal

Tim Capurso

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Apr 7, 2026

Michael Malone appears poised to become a very wealthy North Carolinian.

Breaking Down Michael Malone’s Reported North Carolina Salary—And Whether He’s Worth the Cost

Patrick Andres

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Apr 7, 2026

Nikola Jokić developed into one of the NBA’s best players with the Nuggets under Michael Malone.

Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Dan Lyons

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Apr 7, 2026

Why Would Michael Malone Forgo the NBA for College?

Why Would Michael Malone Forgo the NBA for College?

SI Video Staff

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

UNC Loses Veteran Guard To Transfer Portal

Hugh Straine

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina in Serious Jeopardy of Falling Further Behind Duke

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) dribbles the ball against the VCU Rams in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Players Hit Portal Following Michael Malone Hire at UNC

Kade Nix

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Apr 7, 2026

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