Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is searching for a new head basketball coach after parting ways with Hubert Davis. Brad Stevens, currently with the Boston Celtics, has declined the opportunity to take the head coach position at UNC. Other potential candidates for the job include Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, TJ Otzelberger, and Billy Donovan.
Key Facts
- UNC fired head basketball coach Hubert Davis, who had a record of 125-54 over five seasons.
- Davis led the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Sweet 16 spots and one national title game.
- Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, was a top candidate but declined interest in the UNC coaching role.
- Stevens has a strong college coaching background with a 166-49 record at Butler University.
- Other possible candidates for the position include Arizona's Tommy Lloyd, Michigan's Dusty May, Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger, and Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan.
- Billy Donovan is potentially open to considering the coaching position at UNC.
