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Michael Malone's debut as North Carolina coach exposes issues in Tar Heels' ugly win vs. Western Carolina

The Tar Heels were bullied on the offensive glass and needed a late swing to survive an alarming opening test under their new coach…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
Michael Malone's debut as North Carolina coach exposes issues in Tar Heels' ugly win vs. Western Carolina
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Western Carolina. The Tar Heels: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Western Carolina. The Tar Heels, Michael Malone, North Carolina. Here is how the report opens:

The Tar Heels were bullied on the offensive glass and needed a late swing to survive an alarming opening test under their new coach…

— CBS Sports
Michael Malone's debut as North Carolina coach exposes issues in Tar Heels' ugly win vs. Western Carolina, photo 2 of 2

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It is one of many College Basketball stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on College basketball and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Michael Malone's debut as North Carolina coach exposes issues in Tar Heels' ugly win vs. Western Carolina
  • Who’s involved: Western Carolina. The Tar Heels, Michael Malone, North Carolina and Tar Heels
  • League: College Basketball
  • First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by CBS Sports
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: CBS Sports and ESPN

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

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Background: College basketball

College basketball is basketball that is played by teams of student-athletes at universities and colleges. In the United States, colleges and universities are governed by collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). These national affiliation organizations may be subdivided into divisions, generally based on the number and level of scholarships that may be provided to the athletes. Institutions that play in Division II of the NCCAA are typically small Bible colleges.

Text from Wikipedia’s College basketball article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Western Carolina. The Tar Heels

For fans following Western Carolina. The Tar Heels, the next things to watch are the AP Top 25, bracketology, transfer portal and recruiting. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Western Carolina. The Tar Heels?

The Tar Heels were bullied on the offensive glass and needed a late swing to survive an alarming opening test under their new coach… CBS Sports reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who reported this CBB story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related College Basketball news.

Where can I get the latest College Basketball news today?

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