North Carolina has hired former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone on a six-year contract worth approximately $50 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Malone, who led the Nuggets to their first NBA title in 2023, expressed his honor in coaching the historic Tar Heels program. He takes over after Hubert Davis was dismissed following a disappointing NCAA tournament performance. Malone was chosen after the university pursued several other prominent candidates.
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Michael Malone Inks Six-Year, $50 Million Contract with North Carolina
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