Top Story Spotlight COLLEGE BASKETBALL What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, coaching philosophy and defense Rodd Baxley USA Today Network Apr 10, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 Updated Apr 10, 2026 0 Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone calls out the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena on Jan. 10, 2025. Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rodd Baxley USA Today Network Brendan Malone was a basketball coach for 50 years, getting his start at Power Memorial Academy in New York City. kAm|2=@?6[ H9@ H6?E @? E@ DA6?5 2 564256 :? E96 4@==686 82>6 2?5 b_ J62CD :? 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