Michael Malone reveals how Roy Williams influenced him to take North Carolina job

Michael Malone Explains Why He Turned Down 3 UNC Contract Offers Before Accepting Job

Before becoming the new head coach of the UNC men's basketball team, Michael Malone needed some convincing.

New UNC coach Michael Malone reveals how Roy Williams influenced him to take North Carolina job

Malone is entering his first season as North Carolina's coach, marking the first time he's been a head coach at the college level

Michael Malone reveals how Roy Williams influenced him to take North Carolina job

Malone is entering his first season as North Carolina's coach, marking the first time he's been a head coach at the college level

Malone says Roy Williams has ‘had a lot to do’ with him taking UNC job

Michael Malone said he turned down the North Carolina job three times before taking it and that Hall of Fame former UNC coach Roy Williams had a lot to do with him taking on the challenge. Malone made the comments during a 15½-minute appearance with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Tuesday’s episode of the “Inside College Basketball Now” podcast. Across the conversation, Malone touched on his path back to college basketball, his relationship with …