Summary
The North Carolina Tar Heels fired their head coach Hubert Davis after poor performances in the NCAA Tournament. Billy Donovan, currently the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, is seen as the leading candidate to replace him. Donovan has a strong background in college basketball, with two national championships during his time with the Florida Gators.
Key Facts
- Hubert Davis was fired from his position as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- The team had early exits in the NCAA Tournament that prompted the change.
- Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls head coach, is a favorite to take over at North Carolina.
- Donovan previously coached the Florida Gators, winning two national championships.
- BetOnline gives Donovan a -175 chance, or roughly 4-to-7 odds, to be the next coach.
- Donovan holds a 56% chance of becoming the next head coach on Kalshi.
- Donovan expressed a focus on his current team but did not dismiss the rumors outright.