Tar Heels’ Bold New Start Under Malone

North Carolina Tar Heels are heating up early next season with a surprise NBA champion hire—Michael Malone—as head coach, plus a complete roster overhaul featuring top transfers and recruits. ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 slots them at 25, just behind Purdue and Iowa State, signaling rising buzz. The real test? Can Malone’s NBA pedigree translate to college basketball and unite this fresh squad? With high-profile recruits and proven talent, the Tar Heels are poised for a breakout year—even if the chemistry takes time to click. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/eab4f13e77becdd6