Michael Malone Appointed Head Coach of North Carolina Men’s Basketball
North Carolina men's basketball is entering a new era with the hiring of Michael Malone as head coach in Chapel Hill, following Hubert Davis's departure after five seasons.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 31, 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina men’s basketball program is set to begin a new chapter with the appointment of Michael Malone as its head coach. The announcement comes after the departure of Hubert Davis, who led the team for five seasons. Malone’s arrival marks a significant transition for the Tar Heels.
The program has undergone a leadership change, with Michael Malone now taking the helm. This transition follows a period under Hubert Davis’s coaching tenure, which spanned five seasons. The specific details surrounding Davis’s departure were not provided in the initial summary.
Malone’s appointment signifies the start of a new strategic direction for the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team. Further information regarding his coaching background, contract details, and the program’s outlook under his leadership is expected to be released.
The timing of this coaching change and the specific reasons for Hubert Davis’s departure after five seasons were not detailed in the information provided. The transition into this new era for North Carolina men’s basketball is now underway.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Leyva on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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