""[Malone] is a brilliant coach who will deliver a modern and disciplined approach to leading our men's basketball program, which is critical in the current landscape of college athletics," Newmark said in the statement."
""Carolina is one of the most historic programs in college basketball, and I am honored to be the head coach of the Tar Heels," Malone said in a statement."
Michael Malone has been hired as the new head coach for North Carolina's men's basketball team, with a six-year contract averaging over $8.3 million annually. He was recommended by a search committee and approved by the university's Board of Trustees. Malone, a former NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets, has a strong coaching background and will lead a team that has been seeking a replacement for nearly two weeks. He expressed honor in taking on the role at such a historic program.
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