Exodus from Chapel Hill In mere hours after the hiring of Michael Malone was announced, Chapel Hill was hit with a mass exodus of players through the transfer portal. Isaiah Denis was the first Tar Heel to enter the portal, as he announced on Instagram on April 5th. Following Denis were former freshmen Derek Dixon, Jaydon Young, and Jonathan Powell. All young guards have promising futures.  Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) dribbles the ball against the VCU Rams in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Much like Denis, Dixon also announced on social media that he will enter the portal with the option to return if he deems the new situation fit.  Derek Dixon Shares Departure Via Social Media “Chapel Hill is a special place, and I am truly grateful for the time I’ve spent here.…