UNC Basketball Possible coaches - UNC hires ex-Nuggets HC Michael Malone

Positive comments from Kenny.

Don’t tune out early, the last 5 seconds are a must.


It is correct to say that he is the only coach in college basketball who is an NBA champion. It is also correct to say that "resume" has been a complete failure in football. I just think that particular point isnt going to be as powerful given recent context at Carolina.
 
Doesn’t mean they can’t be retained. If Malone thinks they’re worth keeping, he’ll need to meet with them and get them an offer.
It is possible. But I cited a stat above that of the 80+ ACC players that entered the portal last year, only one withdrew and came back.
 
I don't think the consensus on this board would be above a B, and we're all Carolina fans. I think the uncertainty of a first time college head coach navigating NIL and the portal and if he will be able to recruit and relate to teenagers.
There’s plenty of relating to teenagers in the NBA. Half the NBA is younger than half the college players these days. This isn’t like the NFL where everyone’s at least 3 years removed from HS. There are plenty of 18/19 year olds in the NBA factoring in one and dones plus foreign players. There are also plenty of older players in college with people getting 5 and 6 years of eligibility sometimes
 
First questionable decision is in the books.
Hoots, I can see that. Roy’s staff extolled Hoots and how he welcomed them to Chapel Hill and helped them learn UNC and the area and the ACC. Hoots helps keep the family intact.

Sean May - Carolina fans have said since he played that he was a smart, well-coached, cerebral player. Is he a good coach? That jury is still deliberating. I hope he is a good coach.

Pat Sullivan - this one is questionable; but, Malone calls him “Sully” and seems comfortable with him. Malone should be comfortable with his staff. My concern about Pat Sullivan as a coach is that every job he’s ever had is UNC-Family connected. Who has tried to hire Pat Sullivan because they think he’s a top-notch coach?
 
There’s plenty of relating to teenagers in the NBA. Half the NBA is younger than half the college players these days. This isn’t like the NFL where everyone’s at least 3 years removed from HS. There are plenty of 18/19 year olds in the NBA factoring in one and dones plus foreign players. There are also plenty of older players in college with people getting 5 and 6 years of eligibility sometimes
Maybe he can make them box lunches.
 
Obviously a risky hire...seems like it's either going to be a huge success or total shitshow...no in-between. We will learn a lot soon with the remaining staff hires and portal haul.
We fired Hubert for “in-between.”

I figure Malone has 2-3 seasons. He’s not family.
 
It is possible. But I cited a stat above that of the 80+ ACC players that entered the portal last year, only one withdrew and came back.
How many entered the portal and found no good landing site? But, their original school was happy to see them leave?
 
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