North Carolina prepares for 2026-27 season under new coach Michael Malone
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
North Carolina will start the 2026-27 men's basketball season with Michael Malone as head coach, following a two-week coaching search. Malone, who last coached in college over 25 years ago, leads a vastly changed roster, ranked No. 8 in the transfer portal. Key new players include transfers Matt Able, Terrence Brown, and Neoklis Avdalas, along with five-star recruit Sayon Keita. The Tar Heels open against Western Carolina on November 2.
- •Michael Malone replaces the previous coaching staff after a NCAA Tournament loss.
- •UNC adds several key transfers, including Matt Able from NC State.
- •Sayon Keita, a five-star recruit, is viewed as a potential NBA talent.
- •The Tar Heels' new lineup features significant changes from last season.
- •UNC's season opener is scheduled for November 2 against Western Carolina.
- 3:24 PMCBS Sports — North Carolina 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction for Michael Malone's first season at UNC
"The Tar Heels enter a new era with Michael Malone at the helm of the storied program
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