Summary
The University of North Carolina is searching for a new head basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis. This coaching search has paused plans for major changes to their basketball arena, the Smith Center. The school is debating between renovating the existing arena and building a new one.
Key Facts
- UNC fired basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons.
- The school is now looking for a new coach to replace Davis.
- This coaching search has temporarily halted discussions about the future of the Smith Center arena.
- The Smith Center is named after former coach Dean E. Smith.
- There is a debate between renovating the Smith Center for $600 million or building a new arena for $800 million.
- A new arena could potentially generate an additional $20 million each year.
- The decision about the arena also involves considering the rights of 4,300 legacy seat holders.
- North Carolina's Vice Chancellor Dean Stoyer stated that arena discussions will remain on hold until a new coach is hired and established.
