UNC dignitaries, former Tar Heel stars, fans and local media gathered in the Dean Smith Center Tuesday evening to all meet the men’s basketball program’s new head coach.
The university held a public press conference for Michael Malone, who UNC agreed to terms with on Tuesday to join the college ranks after more than 23 years of coaching in the NBA. Malone — who walked in alongside his wife Jocelyn and daughter Bridget — was joined on stage by Chancellor Lee Roberts, Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate Director of Athletics Steve Newmark to make remarks and answer questions.
Below is a photo gallery shot and edited by Todd Melet for the Chapel Hill Media Group of the event.
Former UNC head coach Roy Williams and Chief Revenue Officer Rick Barakat talk before Tuesday’s press conference to welcome Michael Malone.
Tyler Hansbrough (center right) walks onto the Dean Smith Center’s floor.
Former center and UNC’s Assistant Director of Leadership and Engagement Joel James arrives to Tuesday’s press conference.
Former UNC players Desmond Hubert (right) and Marcus Ginyard chat ahead of Tuesday’s introductory press conference.
UNC assistant coach Sean May arrives to Tuesday’s press conference.
UNC’s Caleb Wilson arrives to Tuesday’s press conference.
UNC’s Luka Bogavac arrives to Tuesday’s press conference.
From right to left: UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone walks in with his wife, Jocelyn, and his daughter, Bridget.
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts speaks at the introductory press conference for UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone.
Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham at the introductory press conference for UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone.
Kyan Evans, who played his junior season with the Tar Heels before entering the transfer portal, arrives to Tuesday’s press conference.
UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone listens to a speaker during his introductory press conference.
UNC assistant coach Brad Frederick at Michael Malone’s introductory press conference.
Executive Associate Director of Athletics Steve Newmark (right) welcomes Michael Malone to the microphone during Malone’s introductory press conference. (Photo by Todd Melet/Chapel Hill Media Group.)
Michael Malone address the crowd during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026.
Michael Malone address the crowd during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026. (Photo by Todd Melet/Chapel Hill Media Group.)
From left to right: Bubba Cunningham, Michael Malone, Lee Roberts and Steve Newmark pose for a photo at the introductory press conference for Malone. (Photo by Todd Melet/Chapel Hill Media Group.)
Local media, including Chapelboro’s Michael Koh, ask questions of Michael Malone during the press conference at the Smith Center.
UNC football head coach Bill Belichick listens to the introductory press conference for men’s basketball’s Michael Malone.
UNC assistant coach Pat Sullivan at Michael Malone’s introductory press conference.
UNC’s Henri Veesaar attends Tuesday’s press conference.
UNC volleyball player Bridget Malone speaks to attendees of Tuesday’s press conference introducing her father, Michael, as the new UNC men’s basketball coach.
Michael Malone chats with attendees and fellow UNC coaches after the event. (Photo by Todd Melet/Chapel Hill Media Group.)
Michael Malone, UNC men’s basketball head coach
Former UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams embraces former Tar Heel Kenny Williams following Tuesday’s press conference.
The full press conference video can be watched here on the UNC athletics department’s YouTube channel.
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