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Michael Malone Addressed His Excitement for Joining UNC–Duke Rivalry

The new Tar Heels coach is ready to become a part of the storied college basketball rivalry.

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Six Takeaways From Michael Malone’s North Carolina Press Conference

Here's what stood out from Malone's introductory press conference as North Carolina men's basketball coach.

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

Malone, who will be introduced on Tuesday, will have to quickly get busy in the transfer portal.

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

If the college sports world has learned one thing about North Carolina’s administration in recent years, it’s that it loves glitz.

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

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

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

What a mic drop moment.

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North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

After the Bill Belichick gamble, the Tar Heels make another bold leap from the pros and this time it comes with even more uncertainty.

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

Turns out Malone has prior ties to UNC.

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

Building a staff at the college level will be a priority, as will retaining current players and recruiting the portal which opens Tuesday.

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If North Carolina Doesn’t Land Billy Donovan, Is Blueblood Power Slipping?

If the Tar Heels, of all teams, end up well down their wish list for a coach, this could be the true sign of a new era in college sports.

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Grading Every Men’s College Basketball Head Coaching Hire So Far

College basketball’s coaching carousel has slowed down as the world waits for North Carolina to make a hire. As the Tar Heels weigh their options, SI has grades for the biggest hires so far.

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Braylon Mullins’s Miracle: Ranking the 12 Most Improbable Shots of March Madness

Based largely on shock value, here are the NCAA men’s tournament buckets that also had historic impact, spontaneity, a degree of difficulty and contextual drama.

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The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Non-Championship Games of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 March Madness games that did not crown a champion.

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Coach K Explained Why He Feels ‘Sad’ for Hubert Davis After UNC Firing

Davis’s run as head coach of the Tar Heels came to an end this week.

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Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Addresses Being Linked to North Carolina’s Coaching Job

The Wildcats have Arkansas to contend with on Thursday.

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Hubert Davis’s Son Elijah Reacts to Firing With Cheeky Dig at UNC in Instagram Post

Elijah Davis didn’t seem to love seeing his dad Hubert Davis get fired by North Carolina.

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Ten North Carolina Men’s Basketball Coaching Candidates After Hubert Davis’s Departure

This has a case to be the best job in college hoops, so the Tar Heels will swing big with some well-known names and established coaches.

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With Hubert Davis Out, North Carolina Must Finally Move Beyond the Dean Smith Tree

After 65 years of continuity and five Dean Disciples, the Tar Heels will start a new era with a host of A-list outside candidates from which to choose.

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Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

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ACC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The ACC hasn’t gotten off to the best start in the Big Dance.

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Tar Heels’ March Madness Meltdown Caps a Colossal Year of Failure for Carolina Way

A 19-point lead vanished as the Tar Heels unraveled late, capping a season that fell far short of towering expectations.

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The Biggest Comeback in Every Round of the NCAA Men's Tournament

VCU made history against North Carolina Thursday.

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North Carolina Star Forward Caleb Wilson Out for Season

Wilson, who was already dealing with a fractured left hand, broke his thumb during a non-contact drill on Thursday.

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North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis Shares Latest on Caleb Wilson’s Recovery From Hand Fracture

Davis shared the latest on his star freshman after the Tar Heels knocked off Virginia Tech.

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NC State Stars Troll Caleb Wilson With 'Bedazzled Belt' After Blowout Win

There was a reason that NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin took to the postgame podium donning a red-and-black belt.

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