Since taking over as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach on April 6, Michael Malone has been working against the clock to construct a competitive roster. The 54-year-old head coach was hired hours before the transfer portal opened, creating challenging circumstances in fortifying a squad on the fly, with no prior experience recruiting players or leading a team at the college level. Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images When examining what transpired before Malone took the job in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels' 2025 roster was completely shredded by the transfer portal and draft process. At first, North Carolina's backcourt was left unrecognizable, with Derek Dixon, Luka Bogavac, Seth Trimble, and Kyan Evans all departing the program. Then, Caleb Wilson declared for the 2026 NBA Draft before Zayden High transferred to South Florida.…