Black, raised in Concord, North Carolina, committed to coach Roy Williams and North Carolina as a high school sophomore.[1] After a shortened freshman campaign due to an ankle injury, Black entered the starting lineup in his sophomore season for the Tar Heels.[2]
As a senior, Black became one of the top defensive players in the ACC, earning conference all-defensive team honors at the close of the regular season.[3] Black was a part of a Tar Heel starting lineup that each averaged big minutes and led the eighth-seeded Tar Heels to an unexpected Final Four berth in the 2022 NCAA tournament.[4] In the semifinal against rival Duke, Black held Duke freshman AJ Griffin to 1–7 shooting for 6 points to help secure the win.[5][6]
Black has been open about his struggles with anxiety and his coping strategies that have helped him control it.[2] He earned his nickname, which comes from his middle name "Malik", from his grandmother.[12]
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