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Michael Malone receives bad news about incoming four-star UNC transfer
TL;DR
Michael Malone faces a setback as four-star transfer Maxim Logue will not be joining the UNC basketball program. This leaves Malone with 10 players on the roster, increasing the urgency to fill remaining spots.
Key points
- Michael Malone is the new coach for UNC basketball.
- Maxim Logue will not be transferring to UNC.
- Logue averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds at FAU.
- UNC has 10 players on the roster after Logue's departure.
- The coaching staff is looking to fill remaining roster spots.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program landed an exceptional portal class considering Michael Malone hasn't been on the job a full month. But there's now news of a setback in Chapel Hill. A week after FAU's Maxim Logue committed to UNC, the 6-foot-9 forward won't be joining the program, according to Inside Carolina.
With Logueās sudden departure, Malone has 10 players on the roster with four coming from the transfer portal. Needless to say, UNC will be on the hunt to fill out the roster for next year. There's a reduced number of players left in the portal. However, the time to act is now.
Logue averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds this past season off the bench for FAU, shooting 67.4% from the floor. The French national is still making the adjustment to life in America afterĀ competing in the U16 European Challengers in 2021, the U17 World Cup in 2022, and the U18 European Championship in 2023.
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Former Iowa State standout power forward Milan Momcilovic is still available and would be a solid addition for UNC. He averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Cyclones last season.
Q&A
Why is Maxim Logue not transferring to UNC?
Maxim Logue is no longer expected to join the UNC basketball program, although specific reasons for his departure have not been detailed.
What impact does Maxim Logue's departure have on UNC's roster?
Logue's exit leaves UNC with 10 players on the roster, prompting the coaching staff to seek additional players to fill the team for the upcoming season.
What were Maxim Logue's stats at FAU before transferring?
At FAU, Maxim Logue averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, shooting 67.4% from the field.
