Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC) has fired head coach Hubert Davis after the men's basketball team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Several candidates, including Tommy Lloyd and Billy Donovan, are being considered as potential replacements. UNC plans to conduct a nationwide search for the new coach.
Key Facts
- UNC lost to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, leading to the firing of coach Hubert Davis.
- Hubert Davis expressed a desire to continue coaching at UNC before his dismissal.
- Several candidates have emerged to replace Davis, including Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and the Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan.
- Dusty May, from Michigan, is unlikely to pursue the position due to satisfaction with his current role.
- UNC's coaching search will extend beyond those with previous ties to the program.
- UNC's last five head coaches had previous connections to the university.
- The Chicago Bulls, coached by Billy Donovan, have been eliminated from playoff contention.
