UNC opens Michael Malone era against Western Carolina after 2-1 exhibition run
The gist
UNC opens its 117th season Monday vs. Western Carolina, Michael Malone's first regular-season game as head coach.
Malone took over after Hubert Davis was let go and added 11 new players.
How it unfolded
- Apr 7, 2026Carolina hires Michael Malone as men's basketball head coach.
- Oct 9, 2026UNC beats USC 88-70 in a preseason game in Greensboro; Jarin Stevenson scored 25 points.
- Oct 18, 2026UNC loses 58-76 to Indiana in an exhibition in Indianapolis.