UNC hires Malone, loses Caleb Wilson, adds transfers
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- Michael Malone becomes UNC’s head coach, replacing Hubert Davis after a search that featured top college names.
- Caleb Wilson announces he will leave for the 2026 NBA draft, ending his freshman season as UNC’s leading scorer.
- Dylan Mingo decommits, leaving the No. 5 overall spot in the 2026 class open.
- Terrence Brown signs with UNC as a transfer on the portal’s final day.
- Matt Able adds to UNC’s transfer influx, arriving on the portal’s closing day.
- Maxim Lo completes UNC’s trio of transfers, also joining on the portal’s last day.
- Henri Veesaar led UNC in points, rebounds and blocks last season, making his possible return a key storyline.
Why it matters: UNC gains three transfers while losing star freshman Caleb Wilson and recruit Dylan Mingo, reshaping the roster before the 2026 season. The turnover forces new coach Michael Malone to rebuild quickly, affecting ticket revenue and recruiting rankings.
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