Head Coach
Michael Malone
Program contact: Brad Frederick, Assistant Coach
brad.frederick@unc.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Frederick | Assistant Coach | brad.frederick@unc.edu |
| Jeff Lebo | Assistant Coach | jlebo@unc.edu |
| Sean May | Assistant Coach | seanmay@unc.edu |
| Pat Sullivan | Assistant Coach | psullivan@unc.edu |
| Marcus Paige | Assistant Coach | mpaige5@unc.edu |
| Eric Hoots | Director of Operations | ehoots@uncaa.unc.edu |
| Maggie Hobson | Administrative Assistant/Photographer | hobsonmk@live.unc.edu |
| Josh Reavis | Assistant Director, Creative Services | joshreavis@unc.edu |
About North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball
The University of North Carolina men's basketball program, led by head coach Michael Malone, competes at the highest level of college basketball within the Atlantic Coast Conference. Playing in one of the nation's most prestigious academic environments, Tar Heel recruits benefit from world-class education alongside elite-level competition. The program's storied tradition emphasizes winning with integrity, developing complete student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The ACC provides relentless conference play against nationally competitive opponents, preparing players for professional basketball while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Coach Malone brings proven expertise in player development and maintaining the program's winning culture. Recruits who thrive in demanding environments with championship expectations should contact the coaching staff to learn how Carolina's combination of athletic excellence, academic rigor, and basketball pedigree can launch their college and professional careers.
Competing at the D1 level means your recruitment timeline, film quality, and academic eligibility all need to align precisely. Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what it really takes to earn a look from a program at this level. Once you're in contact, a strong highlight film is the single most important asset you can send a coaching staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting North Carolina Tar Heels
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.