North Carolina Tar Heels News - Sports Illustrated Page 24

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE NOW

WORLD CUP
FAN ZONE
NFL
NBA
MLB
NCAAF
FANTASY
BETTING
PREDICTION MARKETS
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
All Tar Heels
Tickets

North Carolina hired Michael Malone to be its next head coach.

UNC's 2027 National Championship Odds After Reported Mike Malone Hire

Iain MacMillan

|

Apr 6, 2026

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers.

UNC Hires Mike Malone, Which Could Change Magic HC Plans

Jeremy Brener

|

Apr 6, 2026

Malone coached the Nuggets from 2015 to 2025, winning a championship in 2022-23.

North Carolina to Hire NBA Title-Winning Coach Michael Malone

Tim Capurso, Liam McKeone

|

Apr 6, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Wild Card Head Coach Candidate UNC Should Consider

Justin Backer

|

Apr 6, 2026

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Lloyd's MJ Phone Call Amid UNC Rumors Shut Down

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 6, 2026

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May answers questions from the media the day before his team’s championship game against UConn at the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Dusty May Ends UNC Bid With Recent Comments

Justin Backer

|

Apr 6, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Isaiah Denis (5) celebrates during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Tar Heel Enters Portal, but Leaves Door Open for Return

Kade Nix

|

Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after losing to the VCU Rams in overtime of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Job May Not Be As Attractive as Originally Thought

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Cannot Afford To Wait for This HC Candidate

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 6, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives against Utah Utes forward Seydou Traore (0) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Full Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Trade for Additional Pick, Land Potential Franchise Superstar

Alex Golden

|

Apr 5, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina Needs To Revisit Pursuing This Coach

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 6, 2026

Villanova’s Kris Jenkins hits the game-winning shot of the 2016 NCAA tournament national championship game.

Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

Zach Koons

|

Apr 5, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick shares a moment with athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

UNC Must Aggressively Target This Star Head Coach

Kade Nix

|

Apr 5, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) and center Henri Veesaar (13) and forward Jonathan Powell (11) react in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Predicting UNC's Transfer Portal Moves This Offseason

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 5, 2026

Prominent Analyst Links Baylor's Scott Drew to North Carolina Job Opening

Trent Knoop

|

Apr 4, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

UNC Should Pursue This Superstar Player in Transfer Portal

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd Shows Appreciation for UNC’s Pursuit of Him

Justin Backer

|

Apr 4, 2026

Top Coaching Candidate Addresses Latest UNC Rumors

Logan Lazarczyk

|

Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd looks on during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Underrated Hit UNC Is Taking With Tommy Lloyd’s Decision

Kade Nix

|

Apr 4, 2026

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.