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Michael Malone outlines strategy for first UNC basketball roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Michael Malone outlines strategy for first UNC basketball roster
Summary

Michael Malone discussed his strategy for constructing the North Carolina basketball team during a recent interview. Following Hubert Davis's departure as head coach, Malone emphasized the importance of recruiting elite players and not settling for anything less at UNC. He expressed confidence in his roster, which includes key returnees like Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis, and Jarin Stevenson, along with a strong high school recruiting class. Malone also highlighted his success in the transfer portal, bringing in several expected starters and international talent. The team aims to contend for a seventh NCAA Championship in the upcoming season.

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  • •Michael Malone is the new head coach of UNC basketball.
  • •He aims to recruit top talent for the team.
  • •Key returning players include Jaydon Young and Jarin Stevenson.
  • •Malone secured three starters from the transfer portal.
  • •UNC seeks its seventh NCAA Championship next season.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Malone reveals approach behind building first UNC roster
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Michael Malone's first UNC basketball roster is pretty competitive...on paper. The Tar Heels' head coach recently talked his roster-building approach.

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