Michael Malone has been appointed as the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Malone, a seasoned veteran in the NBA, brings his wealth of experience to the college basketball scene. He won the NBA Coach of the Year award in 2014 as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings. Malone led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2022. Malone's old-school coaching style emphasizes defense and fundamentals, which could be a refreshing change for the Tar Heels.