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Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Three Transfer Portal Targets for JR Payne, Colorado Buffaloes

Aiden Checketts

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Apr 6, 2026

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had a mic drop comment about UNC hiring Mike Malone to take over the basketball program.

Coach K Had a Savage Response to North Carolina Basketball's Stunning Hire of NBA Champion

Madison Williams

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Apr 6, 2026

Michael Malone is the second former pro coach that North Carolina has hired to lead its top men’s sports.

North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

Pat Forde

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Apr 6, 2026

New North Carolina men’s basketball coach Michael Malone’s daughter is a Tar Heels volleyball player.

The Family Tie That May Have Influenced Michael Malone to Take North Carolina Job

Brigid Kennedy

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Apr 6, 2026

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Michael Malone will join a list of successful NBA coaches who put in time in the college ranks.

Michael Malone: Five Great NBA Coaches You Probably Didn’t Know Worked in College

Patrick Andres

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Apr 6, 2026

Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was hired by North Carolina on Monday.

What’s Next for North Carolina Basketball After Hiring Michael Malone

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 6, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

4 Reasons Scott Drew Would've Rejected North Carolina

Tyler Gillum

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Grading UNC's Stunning Hire of Michael Malone

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 6, 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

Burning Question Instantly Revealed Following UNC Malone Hire

Kade Nix

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Apr 6, 2026

North Carolina Makes Shocking HC Hire Official

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 6, 2026

North Carolina hired Michael Malone to be its next head coach.

UNC's 2027 National Championship Odds After Reported Mike Malone Hire

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 6, 2026

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers.

UNC Hires Mike Malone, Which Could Change Magic HC Plans

Jeremy Brener

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Apr 6, 2026

Malone coached the Nuggets from 2015 to 2025, winning a championship in 2022-23.

North Carolina to Hire NBA Title-Winning Coach Michael Malone

Tim Capurso, Liam McKeone

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Apr 6, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Wild Card Head Coach Candidate UNC Should Consider

Justin Backer

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Apr 6, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Lloyd's MJ Phone Call Amid UNC Rumors Shut Down

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 6, 2026

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May answers questions from the media the day before his team’s championship game against UConn at the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Dusty May Ends UNC Bid With Recent Comments

Justin Backer

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Apr 6, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Isaiah Denis (5) celebrates during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Tar Heel Enters Portal, but Leaves Door Open for Return

Kade Nix

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after losing to the VCU Rams in overtime of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Job May Not Be As Attractive as Originally Thought

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Cannot Afford To Wait for This HC Candidate

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 6, 2026

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