Following a second consecutive first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels needed to make several groundbreaking moves to return to where they should be as a historical blue blood. That process began by hiring Michael Malone as the head coach after parting ways with Hubert Davis following a blown 19-point lead against VCU, which ultimately ended the Tar Heels' season. While everyone wanted North Carolina to sign all of the marquee transfers in the portal, Malone opted to acquire players who fit his system. While the majority of the Tar Heels' acquisitions have slid under the radar, here are the three most underrated moves Malone and his staff have pulled off over the last month. 1. Signing Sayon Keita Oct 4, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) with the ball as forward Zayden High (1) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center.…