# BUY, SELL, or HOLD: UNC Will Enter ACC Play With 5 or Fewer Losses in Michael Malone's First Year

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Podcast: [Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-tar-heels-daily-podcast-on-north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-football-307512)
Published: 2026-05-21T07:00:00+00:00
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UNC Basketball faces a crucial season of transition—can Michael Malone's first year restore the Tar Heels' toughness and postseason success? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson debate North Carolina’s chances in non-conference play and the NCAA Tournament, scrutinizing the roster turnover and the impact of newcomers like Matt Able and Alex Samordurov. Hot topics include whether the backcourt or frontcourt will define Carolina’s identity, and if the 2026-27 squad can match last year’s talent after losing NBA Draft prospect Caleb Wilson and on-court leader Seth Trimble. The episode tackles the future of UNC’s home court—will tradition win out with a renovated Smith Center, or is a brand-new arena inevitable? Robinson shares coaching insights on building chemistry with so many new faces and how Malone’s hard-nosed Jersey mentality could finally shake UNC’s “soft” label. Don’t miss this fast-paced analysis of Tar Heel basketball’s next chapter and evolving legacy.

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