Malone Era Begins at UNC | Tar Heel Basketball News

Michael Malone’s UNC era officially launches with a preseason showdown against USC, kicking off the regular season Nov. 2 against Wofford. The new coach is already building his roster—keeping key pieces like Jarin Stevenson and adding transfers like Terrence Brown, while also retaining Maximo Adams. His coaching staff is stacked with familiar names and fresh faces: Jim Tanner stays as GM, Chuck Martin joins as associate head coach, and the rest include Sean May, Brandon Robinson, Jorge Sanz, Pat Sullivan, and Bryan Tibaldi. Behind the scenes, Deon Thompson leads player development, Eric Hoots handles operations, and Jonas Sahratian oversees strength & conditioning—with full support from athletic training and video. The non-conference slate is brutal: Georgia, West Virginia, Arkansas, NC State, Kentucky, and Illinois. ACC matchups are set, but exact dates remain TBD. This could be UNC’s most intriguing season in years. 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/d5ced6204a5648db