Ex-Coach Declines UNC Basketball Assistant Position Pursuit

The North Carolina program faces a small staff shift as the transfer portal deadline nears. New head coach Michael Malone already holds his first transfer commitment and a mostly complete staff.

Coaching staff update

One notable candidate withdrew from consideration on Sunday. Kim English, a recent Providence head coach, declined the UNC Basketball assistant position pursuit.

English spent five years as a head coach. He posted two winning seasons and no NCAA Tournament bids during that span.

Malone’s assembled staff

Malone has kept several key assistants in place. Sean May, Pat Sullivan, Eric Hoots and Chuck Martin remain on the staff.

The program could still add another assistant. Yet the roster of trusted aides gives Malone flexibility.

Head coach background

Malone is entering college coaching for the first time. He brings 12 years of NBA experience to Chapel Hill.

The article notes he spent his latter 10 seasons leading the Denver Nuggets. That pro background shaped his early staff choices.

Early roster moves and targets

The Tar Heels announced Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas as their first commitment. The transfer portal closes on Tuesday.

UNC holds strong interest in Utah guard Terrence Brown. Wake Forest standout Juke Harris is also linked, but no deal is confirmed.

Outlook and next steps

English appears to be seeking another head coaching opportunity. That likely influenced his decision to decline an assistant role.

Malone may pursue a former Denver staffer or promote from the Carolina Family. Filmogaz.com will monitor any further staffing or portal developments.