# Malone Era Begins With Big Recruiting Win

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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: 2026-06-10T15:35:51+00:00
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Michael Malone’s new era at North Carolina is already heating up, with a major recruiting win: four-star wing Kevin Thomas, who flipped from LSU to UNC. Already making waves off the court, Thomas joins a loaded 2026 class and could be the first breakout star under Malone’s NBA-level development vision — signaling a fresh, fast-tracked future for the Tar Heels. 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/4ef024f2efa1294d

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