UNC reportedly hiring NBA champion Mike Malone

The University of North Carolina is reportedly set to hire former Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone as its next men's basketball coach. The decision comes after UNC's search for a replacement, with Malone bringing a championship pedigree from his time in the NBA.

Malone, who led the Denver Nuggets to the NBA Championship in the 2022-23 season, has compiled 510 wins as an NBA head coach. His hiring would bring significant NBA experience to the Tar Heels program as they look to return to national prominence.