University of North Carolina Athletics
Malloy Smith
Malloy Smith Continues Family Legacy, Signs With MBB
April 15, 2026 | Men's Basketball
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.
Smith attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.
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.Â
Malloy's brother, K.J., played three seasons for the Tar Heels from 2018-21.
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Smith attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.
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.Â
Malloy's brother, K.J., played three seasons for the Tar Heels from 2018-21.
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