- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
UNC to hire Michael Malone
Posted on 4/6/26 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 12:56 pm
24
Posted on 4/6/26 at 12:58 pm to AHM21
What a weird hire. Has never been a HC at the college level. Has no ties to UNC. Has been in the pros since 2001. Did they learn nothing from Belichick?
This post was edited on 4/6/26 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 12:59 pm to Aforem7
no similarities to Beli....
But yes, weird fit.
Would have rathered see Billy D land there if anyone coming down from NBA ranks... we'll see how this goes
But yes, weird fit.
Would have rathered see Billy D land there if anyone coming down from NBA ranks... we'll see how this goes
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:01 pm to longhorn22
Other than age, how is this not similar to the belichick hire? A successful pro coach who was fired from their last job and has never coached at the college level or recruited? Maybe im missing something
This post was edited on 4/6/26 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:01 pm to AHM21
Only way this makes sense is if Donovan said no.
I know the portal opens tomorrow and Donovan himself wasn’t talking about his next move until after the bulls season concludes next week. You have to wait on Donovan if his agent feels he’ll take it.
Lime I said maybe Unc got different intel.
I know the portal opens tomorrow and Donovan himself wasn’t talking about his next move until after the bulls season concludes next week. You have to wait on Donovan if his agent feels he’ll take it.
Lime I said maybe Unc got different intel.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:05 pm to Aforem7
quote:
Other than age, how is this not similar to the belichick hire?
The similarity is a noted cantankerous pro coach with almost no college experience. But I think the age not being similar matters a bunch. Also don't think Malone will come in with his own guys and nepobabies to line everybody's pocket like Belichick. I don't see him as a work the boosters type though and that was also a problem for Hubert.
This post was edited on 4/6/26 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:06 pm to AHM21
Never heard of him.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:07 pm to saintsfan22
Fire Bubba Cunningham. What a shite hire.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:10 pm to AHM21
Bizarre hire
He’s a very stubborn man and it got him fired in Denver. I see him being canned in 3-4 years
He’s a very stubborn man and it got him fired in Denver. I see him being canned in 3-4 years
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:10 pm to AHM21
Weird fit for sure. But glad they went outside the family this time.
College is more like the NBA than it used to be. We’ll see
Maybe build a pipeline to Serbia.
College is more like the NBA than it used to be. We’ll see
Maybe build a pipeline to Serbia.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:11 pm to Aforem7
Biggest thing here is the O/U on years spent at UNC.
I could be completely wrong, but I don't see him settling down there and also think the fit is odd after looking at his entire resume.
Can he Coach at the college ranks? 100%, but does the UNC/DOOK rivalry mean anything to him, nah not really.
They will just have weird moments like that... but I guess that's what happens when you hire outside the family.
I could be completely wrong, but I don't see him settling down there and also think the fit is odd after looking at his entire resume.
Can he Coach at the college ranks? 100%, but does the UNC/DOOK rivalry mean anything to him, nah not really.
They will just have weird moments like that... but I guess that's what happens when you hire outside the family.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:12 pm to AHM21
I think UNC found themselves in a Kentucky type of situation. They fired a coach for "not being good enough" (understandable). But, because of their status as a "blueblood" they could ONLY make a "splash" hire. I guess a former NBA champion coach qualifies. However, you have to question if a "lesser" college coach would have been a better hire.
Overall, I think it goes to show everyone that in college basketball a premiere program thinking it can poach any coach it wants simply because of prestige and money is often misguided
Overall, I think it goes to show everyone that in college basketball a premiere program thinking it can poach any coach it wants simply because of prestige and money is often misguided
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:15 pm to AHM21
Jokic merchant
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:16 pm to AHM21
Obviously wanted to get something done before the portal opens. I am sure he was down the list. Still a nice recruiting pitch to have an NBA championship coach.
Seems like Malone could have easily gotten an NBA job this offseason, so I wonder how much UNC is shelling out.
Seems like Malone could have easily gotten an NBA job this offseason, so I wonder how much UNC is shelling out.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:17 pm to AHM21
His daughter plays volleyball over there
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:17 pm to usc6158
Hiring a guy who was notorious for not giving young guys playing time doesn't seem to fit at a blue blood program.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:18 pm to Alt26
quote:
Overall, I think it goes to show everyone that in college basketball a premiere program thinking it can poach any coach it wants simply because of prestige and money is often misguided
Timing kind of bit them in the arse IMO
I think both May and Lloyd could have been had if they hadn't made it to the Final Four.
I wonder what transpired, if anything, with Billy Donovan. The Bulls are in total tank mode.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:19 pm to Alt26
quote:
Overall, I think it goes to show everyone that in college basketball a premiere program thinking it can poach any coach it wants simply because of prestige and money is often misguided
UNC Isn't a typical hire..... so as a HC you are setup for different circumstances from day 1.
Closing a page to a very historical run... Some places can be blessed to pull off what UNC has done.
Hope it works out, I like the Coach Cal analogy a little... although Cal had the grind and the experience at UMASS, even though none of that really matters in todays NCAAB..
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:19 pm to Aforem7
quote:
Has been in the pros since 2001. Did they learn nothing from Belichick?
This has worked out so well for Indiana.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:25 pm to AHM21
This is a bizarre hire.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News