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John Henson provides mixed review of North Carolina's new roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

John Henson provides mixed review of North Carolina's new roster

Summary

Former North Carolina standout John Henson expressed his concerns about the team's current roster, suggesting that it underwhelms compared to expectations. Henson gave a grade of B-minus, noting that new head coach Michael Malone started his tenure with limited time to recruit or adjust the roster as he was hired late in the season, on April 7. Despite his reservations, Henson acknowledged the potential for improvement over the next two years, emphasizing that the team's performance will ultimately determine Malone’s success. Critics have raised doubts about North Carolina's competitiveness in the upcoming season, contrasting with some assessments that view the team as more capable.

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Key Details

•John Henson grades UNC's roster at B-minus.
•Michael Malone was hired late on April 7.
•Some believe UNC is underrated this season.
•Henson suggests potential for improvement in two years.
•Concerns persist about the team's overall quality.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Former UNC Star Isn't Impressed With Michael Malone's First Roster

What they're saying

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I continue to think that North Carolina's roster is a lot better than a lot of people were giving it credit for, but that does not seem to be the consensus around college basketball at the moment. In fact, many have suggested multiple times that North Carolina just isn't a great team, and I don't know how much I can get behind that.
— Yahoo Sports

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