Roster turnover is certainly a way to define the North Carolina Tar Heels' offseason, as they only have three players returning from 2025, with Jarin Stevenson being the only one expected to see substantial minutes in the rotation in 2026. To complicate matters even more, Michael Malone took over as the head coach hours before the transfer portal window opened, forcing the coaching staff to assemble a roster on the fly. Considering those circumstances, Malone has assembled a roster that could surprise some people if the pieces fall into place. Mar 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images North Carolina's backcourt is solidified with Neoklis Avdalas , Terrence Brown, and Matt Able in the fold. However, the frontcourt is a major question mark . That said, the 54-year-old head coach landed overseas 5-star recruit center Sayon Keita .…