Former NC State coach praises UNC's roster for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Michael Malone, the new head coach of North Carolina's men's basketball team, has garnered praise from former NC State coach Kevin Keatts for his roster-building abilities. Malone’s 2026-27 squad features transfer players like Terrence Brown and Neo Avdalas, as well as returning players like Jarin Stevenson. Keatts highlighted the team’s speed, depth, and rim protection. This roster aims to create an uptempo play style, aiming for success in the upcoming season. The performance of this new lineup will soon be tested as the season approaches.
- •Michael Malone is the new head coach at UNC.
- •Terrence Brown and Neo Avdalas are key incoming transfers.
- •Jarin Stevenson returns for a final year with UNC.
- •Kevin Keatts praised the team's speed and rim protection.
- •UNC aims for an uptempo style of play.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former rival coach praises UNC's 2026-27 basketball roster
"Michael Malone is quietly re-building a strong basketball program at UNC. A former NC State coach complimented Malone and his roster-building ability.
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