# REPORT CARD! Grading Michael Malone’s First 40 Days as UNC Basketball's Head Coach

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Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00
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Michael Malone has been on the job for 40 days as the head coach of UNC Basketball. Considering everything, how would you grade the job he's done so far? What would need to change to make that grade better? Tar Heel national champion Deon Thompson has officially retired. What is his legacy in basketball? What will he bring as part of Michael Malone's staff?

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