As the North Carolina Tar Heels begin the 2026-27 season on Monday night, it will kick off a new era under Michael Malone. The head coach took over for Hubert Davis and has built his roster with his new staff.
Last week, Malone and his staff got a big recruiting win when five-star forward DeMarcus Henry committed to the program. He’s the first 2027 recruit to commit to UNC, giving the Tar Heels a great start to the 2027 recruiting cycle.
But on Monday, there was even more good news…