Malone’s Magic Could Surprise the Heels | Tar Heel Basketball News

North Carolina basketball is quietly building momentum under new coach Michael Malone, despite being ranked 30th in ESPN’s early Top 25 and fifth in the ACC — a far cry from the elite teams above them. With Malone’s NBA pedigree and a roster that’s already showing promise, analysts are sleepwalking past what could be a breakout season. The Heels may be underestimated, but with Malone at the helm, a top-25 finish by conference tournament time isn’t just possible — it’s probable. 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/7b29e4e69090e8e7