Michael Malone, UNC sign son of Tar Heels legend, two-time NBA champion
The North Carolina Tar Heels made a notable offseason roster move.
Michael Malone, UNC sign son of Tar Heels legend, two-time NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Michael Malone and the North Carolina have been busy at the start of the 2026 offseason, cutting ties with several assets and targeting potential replacements.
On Wednesday, Malone and the Tar Heels made a notable roster move bound to make headlines: signing the son of a North Carolina legend and two-time NBA champion. “Malloy Smith, a 6-5 guard from Encino, Calif. , has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of North Carolina and play men's basketball for the Tar Heels,” TarHeel247 Sports reported.
“Smith attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. He is the son of Kenny Smith and Gwendolyn Osborne Smith. Kenny Smith played for the Tar Heels from 1983-87, won two NBA titles in Houston, and is an Emmy-winning broadcaster.
Malloy's brother, K. J. , played three seasons for the Tar Heels from 2018-21.