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UNC has moved on from its five-year Hubert Davis era, and the Tar Heels are set to hire a 2023 NBA champion in former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as his replacement, ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported on Monday afternoon.
Now, though, UNC has moved on from its five-year Hubert Davis era, and the Tar Heels are set to hire a 2023 NBA champion in former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as his replacement, ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported on Monday afternoon.
There is time for adjustment, Malone, who has never been a college head coach, will require some time to get prepared for his duties at the helm in Chapel Hill.

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UNC reportedly will hire Michael Malone as the program's next head coach after Hubert Davis's firing.
Malone, 54, previously coached in the NBA for 12 seasons, including six playoff appearances with the Nuggets.
Davis was dismissed after UNC missed the NCAA tournament and faced back-to-back early exits.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported UNC’s intent to hire Malone after the firing in March.
Malone’s return to college basketball would come after serving as an ESPN analyst post-Nuggets tenure.
Malone's NCAA return would focus on restoring UNC to championship contention.

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North Carolina reportedly hires Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis as head coach, per ESPN and Yahoo Sports.
Malone has NBA head coaching experience but no prior college head coaching jobs.
UNC hopes Malone can restore championship contention after recent disappointments.
The hire comes as UNC aims to act quickly with the transfer portal opening soon.
Malone's NBA success, including a title with the Nuggets, is highlighted as a potential asset for UNC.
High expectations exist for Malone to elevate UNC to championship contention again.
Other candidates were considered before Malone, according to Yahoo Sports.
Davis was fired after disappointing seasons, paving the way for Malone’s hire.
Malone is UNC’s first major hire as head coach since Hubert Davis, aiming to restore championship status.
The announcement aligns with a broader, fast-moving UNC coaching search.
Malone’s daughter plays for UNC’s volleyball team, adding a personal link to the program.

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North Carolina plans to hire Michael Malone as its next basketball coach, confirming an outside-the-family search.
Malone guided the Nuggets to a 2023 NBA title and has 10 years as Denver's head coach before his 2025 firing.
UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham expressed confidence that the Tar Heels would attract one of the top coaches.
The hire followed UNC’s consideration of other coaches, including Scott Drew and Ben McCollum, before finalizing Malone.
The report indicates UNC aims to raise NIL resources for the 2026-27 season to about $12 million, with additional funds needed.
The report notes Malone’s daughter Bridget plays volleyball for North Carolina, linking personal ties to the program.
The news was reported by CBS Sports with confirmation from sources and ESPN’s initial reporting.
The Tar Heels’ coach search followed the dismissal of Hubert Davis after an NCAA Tournament exit.
Analysts and experts reacted to Malone’s potential hire, highlighting a shift toward a pro-model infrastructure in college sports.
CBS Sports will update the story as more details about the hire emerge.

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