Malone Builds Tar Heels Roster | Tar Heel Basketball News

Michael Malone’s first year as North Carolina’s head coach is already shaping up as a masterclass in roster building—despite starting behind the curve with the transfer portal open. At 54, Malone’s balancing coaching grit with the chaotic realities of modern college hoops, where Name, Image, and Likeness deals add new layers to recruiting. He’s leaned hard on veteran assistant Chuck Martin, whose pedigree at Kentucky and Arkansas helped land high-impact transfers like Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, and Matt Able—and even international prospects primed for the NBA. While March Madness will ultimately judge his tenure, Malone’s already making waves by assembling a roster that could challenge for titles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f5c02653ae36017