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North Carolina To Hire Former NBA Championship Coach Michael Malone

On Monday, UNC-Chapel Hill announced plans to hire Michael Malone, 54, as its next men's basketball head coach, according to ESPN sources. Malone brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the program.
The university fired head coach Hubert Davis last month following a first-round loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament. Davis served five seasons and led the Tar Heels to a 20-13 record in 2022-23.
Malone led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023 and compiled a 471-327 regular-season record during his 10-year tenure in Denver. He oversaw Nikola Jokic's development into an MVP-caliber player.
Malone's daughter, Bridget, plays for the UNC volleyball team, providing him an immediate connection to the Chapel Hill campus beyond basketball. This family tie signals his commitment to the program.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was UNC's top target but wanted to remain with his team through the end of the regular season. The Tar Heels ultimately selected Malone to lead the program's new era.

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