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With two of best bullpen arms resting, UNC still gets good relief work in win
CHAPEL HILL — No matter how deep you go in No. 6 North Carolina’s bullpen, the pitchers have consistently done the job. Even while resting two of the Tar Heels’ best relievers, that was the case until a late hiccup on Tuesday in an 8–4 victory over Charlotte at Boshamer Stadium for the Tar Heels’ eighth victory in nine games.
Malone says UNC will play tough defense, rebound and be unselfish
CHAPEL HILL — Michael Malone’s Denver Nuggets were known for torrid defense, and he says that it will be the cornerstone of how North Carolina will play under his leadership.
Persistent Newmark wouldn’t take no for an answer from Malone
CHAPEL HILL — Steve Newmark refused to take no for an answer, and by the time he left Michael Malone’s house on Easter Sunday, the University of North Carolina’s search for its next men’s basketball coach had its turning point.
Read Michael Malone’s contract to be UNC’s men’s basketball coach
CHAPEL HILL — Here is Michael Malone’s contract to be UNC’s men’s basketball coach, which will pay him $50 million over six years, averaging $8.33 million per season.
Belichick’s happy classroom checks, Kelly’s hardest season and UNC’s spring reset
CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick was grinning as if he had just won another Super Bowl. That is how North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly remembers it. Kelly and a teammate were walking toward class when they spotted their coach coming the other direction, clipboard in hand, smiling wide enough to stop them in their tracks.
Six early priorities for Malone at UNC
When North Carolina turns the keys over to Michael Malone, he’ll need to act on many fronts to quickly stabilize a program with high expectations. With the transfer portal opening on Tuesday, it immediately puts pressure on him to rapidly address many pressing issues.
Thad Williamson: Still Carolina? So it seems
Michael Malone comes off very much as someone who gets what Carolina basketball has been about, and hopefully will continue to be about in the future.
Powell to enter portal, leaving open option to return to UNC
Jonathan Powell plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced in a social-media post on Monday afternoon, but left open the possibility of returning to UNC.
Dixon will enter the transfer portal, but leaves return to UNC as option
Derek Dixon plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced Monday in an Instagram post, but left open the possibility that he could return to Carolina for his sophomore season. During his freshman season at UNC, Dixon started 16 of 33 games, averaging 6.5 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game.
At UNC, Malone has chance to join Larry Brown in select coaching company
North Carolina has turned to the NBA for its next men’s basketball coach, hiring Michael Malone, according to multiple reports.
Jaydon Young to enter transfer portal
Jaydon Young has become the second North Carolina’s men’s player who will enter the transfer portal. Young posted an On3 report of that decision on his Instagram account. The transfer portal opens on Tuesday.
Tar Heels in pros: ‘Hungry’ Ryan pours in 21; Davis hits 28 in playoff loss; busy 3 days for Black
Cormac Ryan’s NBA career-high of 25 points last week has only made him “hungry as ever” to prove he deserves to stick at the NBA level. On a night that RJ Davis’ G League season ended with a flourish and frustration, Ryan showed again Sunday why he should stay in the NBA, with 21 points, three 3-pointers, four rebounds and three assists in the Bucks’ 131–115 home win over Memphis.
Denis enters 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.
UNC erases 4-run deficit, McDuffie closes door on BC
CHAPEL HILL — After enduring its worst inning of the season, North Carolina’s bullpen shut down No. 22 Boston College as the Tar Heels’ potent offense ignited a gritty comeback. The Tar Heels overcame a four-run deficit to pull off an 8–7 victory Saturday at Boshamer Stadium to earn a series-clinching victory over the Eagles. Coach Scott Forbes appreciated the win, even if it came with flaws.
Could Donovan’s friendship with Belichick help UNC’s chances of luring Bulls coach?
Can North Carolina make a splashy hire and 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.