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Malone’s Hire Sparks UNC Transfer Portal Surge

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 9, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

UNC’s new head coach, Michael Malone, has attracted a wave of transfer portal activity, with several key players leaving and the program targeting top talent to rebuild its roster.

UNC’s appointment of NBA veteran Michael Malone has ignited transfer portal activity. Players such as Derek Dixon, Jonathan Powell, Isaiah Denis, and Jaydon Young have entered the portal, while the Tar Heels are eyeing high‑profile targets like Juke Harris, P.J. Haggerty and Utah guard Terrence Brown Jr. Malone’s reputation as a player‑centric coach is expected to attract top talent to Chapel Hill.

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