Summary
The University of North Carolina has fired their head coach, Hubert Davis, following a loss in the NCAA Tournament and a series of disappointing seasons. ESPN analyst Dick Vitale reacted to the firing and suggested Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington as a potential replacement.
Key Facts
- North Carolina lost to VCU Rams after leading by 19 points in the NCAA Tournament.
- The loss led to the decision to fire head coach Hubert Davis.
- Davis was with North Carolina for five seasons.
- In his first season, Davis led the team to the Final Four and won 29 games.
- Expectations at North Carolina are high due to its history as a "blue blood" basketball school (a term for historically successful programs).
- Dick Vitale suggested Mark Byington of Vanderbilt as a candidate for the head coach position.
- Hubert Davis expressed gratitude for his time at North Carolina and hopes to coach again soon.
