UNC leaders made the hiring of Michael Malone as Carolina’s next men’s basketball head coach official on Tuesday, as the Board of Trustees approved his contract. Shortly after, the university’s athletics department announced it would hold an introductory press conference for Malone in the Dean E. Smith Center.
Malone’s first availability in his new role is set for 6 p.m. in Chapel Hill — and will be open to the public. The UNC men’s basketball program said Tar Heel fans and community members can attend and sit in the Smith Center seats. Doors open to the public at 5 p.m., with attendees asked to enter the arena at Gate A off of Skipper Bowles Drive.
Joining Malone at the press conference and available for questions will be UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham, Executive Associate Director of Athletics Steve Newmark and Chancellor Lee Roberts.
“Carolina is one of the most historic programs in college basketball, and I am honored to be the head coach of the Tar Heels,” Malone said in the official release. “It is humbling to follow so many legends in Chapel Hill. I know from the many Tar Heels in the NBA how special the Carolina Basketball Family is, and I will do everything I can to continue UNC’s championship legacy while preparing our players for professional careers and life after basketball. I offer my thanks to Chancellor Roberts, Steve and Bubba, the Board of Trustees and the search committee. I am proud to be a Tar Heel and can’t wait to get started.”
For those who are not able to make it to the Smith Center, here is how to follow along the radio, television and online broadcast.
Radio Broadcast
Those hoping to listen to Tuesday’s press conference on the flagship station for Tar Heel Sports can do so on WCHL’s 97.9 FM and 1360 AM, or by streaming the radio broadcast on Chapelboro.com. Our coverage will begin at 6 p.m. following the end to “News on the Hill.” 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Diamond Heels baseball game vs. Charlotte will pick up once the press conference is over, with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.
Additional stations within the Tar Heel Sports Network are also carrying the press conference broadcast beginning at 6 p.m.
Television
The ACC Network is carrying the press conference Tuesday night. As of today, Spectrum, AT&T, Dish Network, Xfinity and DirecTV all carry ACC Network.
Online Streaming
In addition to the audio feed streaming on Chapelboro.com, UNC will be live-streaming Malone’s press conference on GoHeels.com and the GoHeels YouTube page.
Those looking for cable-cutting options can also find the ACC Network stream on the ESPN app or on ESPN.com. You will need to enter TV provider information to access this stream. Additionally, streaming providers like YouTube TV, Hulu TV and Sling TV have packages including the ACC Network and various ESPN channels.
Featured photo via AP Photo/David Zalubowski.
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