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Apr 15, 2026 9 min

UNC Hires Mike Malone

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Send us Fan Mail UNC makes a shocking pivot by firing Hubert Davis and hiring NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead North Carolina basketball. We break down what this move says about expectations in Chapel Hill and what Malone must do fast to change the optics around the Tar Heels. • Hubert Davis’ exit and why the timing feels extreme • The rumored coaching candidates UNC seemed to be targeting • Why Mike Malone is a surprise hire after his Nuggets title • Questions about how much coaching credit a title proves • The “keep it in the family” idea and what it even means now • The five-year precedent and what counts as real progress • What UNC must win: top recruits, Elite Eight runs, ACC banners • How the transfer portal could reshape the roster quickly • Whether UNC still looks like a blue blood program please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

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Send us Fan Mail UNC makes a shocking pivot by firing Hubert Davis and hiring NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead North Carolina basketball. We break down what this move says about expectations in Chapel Hill and what Malone must do fast to change the optics around the Tar Heels. • Hubert Davis’ exit and why the timing feels extreme • The rumored coaching candidates UNC seemed to be targeting • Why Mike Malone is a surprise hire after his Nuggets title • Question...

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UNC Hires Mike Malone

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  1. 0:00 UNC Coaching Shockwave
  2. 1:09 Mike Malone Gets The Job
  3. 2:05 How Much Was Jokic Factor
  4. 3:17 Five-Year Clock And Blue Blood Talk
  5. 4:59 Recruiting Goals And ACC Musts
  6. 7:22 NBA To College Coaching Trend
  7. 9:07 Listener Reactions And Sign-Off

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