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Could Billy Donovan’s friendship with Bill Belichick help UNC’s chances of luring Bulls coach?

Can UNC lure two-time national championship coach Billy Donovan away from the Chicago Bulls with the help of another recent high-profile hire? There are many factors at play, but it could be helpful for UNC that Donovan is a longtime friend of Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick. They first crossed paths during coaching clinics and charity events. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Isaiah Denis to enter transfer portal but is open to returning to UNC

North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis will enter the transfer portal after seeing limited playing time during his freshman season, but said he is open to returning to UNC. Denis’ season never had a chance to find its footing. A lingering pinky injury, the same finger he injured during his senior high school season, derailed his only season at Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Dusty May Tells Michigan He Will Not Pursue UNC Job

Dusty May will not be North Carolina’s next basketball coach. The Michigan head coach told university officials Sunday that he will not be pursuing any other college basketball jobs. With May declining UNC’s interest, the Tar Heel coaching search marches on. May signed a multi-year extension with Michigan in 2025, and his buyout is reported at $7 million. (Inside Carolina)

Dan Hurley shuts down UNC rumors while teasing NBA future

Jeff Goodman asked UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley on Sunday about the rumors of him being linked to the North Carolina job, and if he wanted to dispel any of the talk or even gain leverage on his contract with UConn. Hurley said that he is "a UConn coach to the end," and went on to mention that a role in the "NBA someday down the line" is possible. (Clutch Points)

Former UNC Center Tony Bradley Signs With Atlanta Hawks

With the injury to Jock Landale, the Atlanta Hawks decided to add a familiar center as the team prepares for postseason play. Tony Bradley never appeared for the Hawks, but he did spend a chunk of last season with their G League affiliate College Park Skyhawks. He was later picked up by the Indiana Pacers, who came to within one game of the NBA title. (Yahoo! Sports)

Pete Thamel adds Dan Hurley to UNC coaching search list, identifies 'realistic list' of candidates

UNC's basketball coaching search has bled in to Final Four weekend, but that may be by design. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Tar Heels have their eyes on a couple of candidates including Michigan‘s Dusty May, Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan, and Iowa State‘s TJ Otzelberger. Now, it appears that UConn coach Dan Hurley’s name is in the mix. (On3.com)

Why Roy Williams’ UNC retirement still echoes amid Tar Heels’ coaching search

At 70 years old, Roy Williams admitted something few coaches — or more generally, men — of his stature ever do publicly: He was scared of what came next. “I don’t know what’s in the future,” he said. “I know I won’t coach again.” In the years since, it’s become easy to contextualize that decision within the broader transformation of college athletics. (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyler Hansbrough lists four names for UNC Basketball coaching job after Tommy Lloyd extension

UNC's coaching search is one of the most talked-about storylines in college basketball. Tar Heel legend Tyler Hansbrough relayed some of the names he has in mind following Tommy Lloyd’s extension with Arizona: Michigan coach Dusty May, Iowa coach Ben McCollum, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone. (On3.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Billy Donovan To UNC?

Isaac Schade is joined by Haise and Pat the Designer from Locked On Bulls, who discuss Coach Donovan’s offensive schemes, his adaptability, player development expertise, and whether Donovan’s pedigree and recruiting savvy would result in immediate success for the Tar Heels. (View Video)

UNC is searching for a new men’s basketball coach. Here’s who has to sign off on the new hire.

The president of the UNC System, which oversees all public universities in North Carolina, must give written approval of any contract for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels’ next men’s basketball coach, a byproduct of the messy process that led to the hiring of football coach Bill Belichick and one that limits the role of the university’s board of trustees. (WRAL.com)

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