Michael Malone's Debut: What Did We Learn from UNC's 88-70 Win Over USC?

<p>UNC’s Michael Malone Era Begins! Tar Heels Beat USC 88–70 | Bold North State Tailgate Tour Stop #7</p><p>A new era of Carolina basketball opens with a win—and plenty to discuss. Mike Waddell &amp; David Glenn break down UNC’s 88–70 exhibition victory over Southern Cal in Greensboro as the Bold North State Tailgate Tour rolls into Stop #7.</p><p>Trailing 39–37 at halftime, the Tar Heels responded with composure, tougher defense &amp; a dominant second half. Jarin Stevenson led the way with 25 points &amp; 10 rebounds, while Maximo Adams impressed with his physical readiness &amp; confidence. Isaiah Denis also delivered an encouraging performance off the bench.</p><p>What did Michael Malone’s debut reveal about this Carolina team? Mike &amp; DG examine UNC’s defensive identity, holding USC to 36% shooting after halftime, along with areas that need work: 18 turnovers &amp; 31 three-point attempts.</p><p>Plus: UNC’s next exhibition at Indiana, a December 15 return to Greensboro against NC State, takeaways from ACC Tipoff &amp; why Duke &amp; Virginia look like early ACC front-runners.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br>00:00 UNC–USC Postgame Reaction in Greensboro<br>01:19 How UNC Responded After Trailing at Halftime<br>02:34 Jarin Stevenson’s 25-Point, 10-Rebound Performance<br>05:06 Building a Tougher Defensive Identity<br>09:07 Is UNC Taking Too Many Threes?<br>10:26 Maximo Adams &amp; Isaiah Denis Provide a Spark<br>11:34 ACC Tipoff Takeaways &amp; Duke’s Outlook<br>14:30 Michael Malone Interview &amp; Point Guard Discussion<br>15:22 What’s Next for Carolina Basketball?<br>16:13 More from the North Carolina Sports Network</p><p>Subscribe to the North Carolina Sports Network for UNC basketball, ACC analysis &amp; sports coverage from across the Bold North State.</p><p>Visit NCSportsNetwork.com &amp; follow @TheNCSportsNet.</p><p>#UNC #TarHeels #MichaelMalone #CarolinaBasketball #ACCBasketball #CollegeBasketball #DavidGlenn #NCSN #BoldNorthState</p>