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How UNC Turned Michael Malone’s No Into a Yes

Michael Malone didn't want the UNC Basketball coaching job the first time Steve Newmark called. They spoke for an hour anyway. Malone was flattered but told Newmark he didn't think he was a college coach. Newmark called again the next day, laying out the vision in greater detail. Malone still wasn't convinced. He told Roy Williams the same thing. (TarHeel247)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Michael Malone hiring reaction and full press conference audio

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas reflect on a big day for Carolina Basketball and the full audio of the Michael Malone hiring press conference (38:56) in Wednesday's special edition of the Carolina Insider podcast. (Listen To Podcast)

New Era Underway For UNC Basketball

A new era of Carolina Basketball began Tuesday. The Tar Heels introduced new coach Michael Malone in the Smith Center, welcoming him to the Carolina Family as the 21st head coach in program history but just the sixth in the last 65 years (since 1961). Malone was an NBA head coach for 12 seasons and led the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - It's Official. Michael Malone Named UNC Basketball Coach

UNC has announced Michael Malone as successor to Hubert Davis, the 20th head coach in program history. Carolina held a press conference Tuesday to introduce Malone with multiple members of the Tar Heel family in attendance, including Roy Williams. Did Malone "win" the press conference? (View Video)

UNC leaders welcome coach Michael Malone on 'a day that will matter for decades'

As athletic director Bubba Cunningham introduced Michael Malone on Tuesday, he cracked a smile as he said UNC staff is already starting to move its six national championship banners over in the rafters to make room for more. At a blue blood program like UNC, that is the standard by which the former Denver Nuggets coach will be measured. (MSN.com)

Michael Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC

Six months ago, Michael Malone attended Carolina Basketball practices at the Smith Center as a self-proclaimed outsider. On Tuesday, though, the former longtime NBA coach stood behind a lectern on that same hardwood and was embraced as a member of the Carolina family. "If you see us doing things a little bit differently, it's OK. Embrace that." (ESPN)

Lucas: First and Last

Michael Malone sounded an awful lot like a Tar Heel on his first day. The new Carolina Basketball head coach was introduced at the Smith Center on Tuesday, a gathering that drew UNC fans, many current team members, and approximately a dozen former players. As they listened to him talk, however, they heard some very familiar sentiments. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark answers questions after Malone press conference

University of North Carolina Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark answers questions from reporters on Tuesday following the introductory press conference of new UNC head men's basketball coach Michael Malone. (View Video)

Steve Newmark wouldn’t take no for an answer from Michael Malone

Steve Newmark refused to take no for an answer, and by the time he left Michael Malone’s house Easter Sunday, North Carolina's search for its next men’s basketball coach had its turning point. Malone had already said no more than once. Even his daughter Bridget, a member of the UNC volleyball team, got a no when she urged him to take the job. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone Introductory Press Conference

New UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone, Chancellor Lee Roberts, Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, and Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark meet with the media on the floor of the Smith Center on Tuesday, April 7. (View Video)

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