# Grant Hill Defends UNC’s Blue Blood Status

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Podcast: [North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7618261)
Published: 2026-06-01T11:18:51+00:00
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Grant Hill fires back at doubters, declaring North Carolina still a true blue blood despite recent struggles. He highlights UNC’s recent championship and Final Four appearances, contrasting them with Duke’s current slump. Hill frames the debate in the context of college basketball’s growing transactional nature, praising new coach Mike Malone’s proven pedigree. At the heart of his argument? UNC’s enduring fanbase and cultural relevance — a legacy that transcends wins and losses, keeping the Tar Heels firmly in the elite conversation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/958fc545a879539f

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