Mack Brown's second stint at North Carolina has been a bumpy ride, and the 2024 season has been a rollercoaster ride in particular. The Tar Heels' midseason swoon—a four-game losing streak that began with a stunning 70–50 loss to James Madison—put the veteran coach's future in question,

North Carolina coach Mack Brown said Monday that he intends to return to the Tar Heels next season, although he has not yet had any discussions about his future with athletic director Bubba Cunningham.

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown has had a tumultuous season at the helm of the Tar Heels program, but the coach told reporters he plans to return next season, according to Andrea Adelson of ESPN.