Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is searching for a new head coach for their men's basketball team after firing Hubert Davis. They are looking at prominent figures from both college basketball and the NBA, including former Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens. Stevens, who is currently the president of basketball operations for the Celtics, is unlikely to take the job.
Key Facts
- UNC is looking to hire a new head coach for the men's basketball team.
- Hubert Davis, the former head coach, was fired after the team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Brad Stevens, former head coach of the Boston Celtics, is one of the candidates considered for the position.
- Stevens has been with the Celtics since 2013 and is currently their president of basketball operations.
- While at the Celtics, Stevens coached the team to three Eastern Conference Finals and two NBA Finals.
- Stevens won an NBA championship with the Celtics in the 2023-24 season.
- Despite several job offers, Stevens has remained with the Celtics in various roles.