Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is searching for a new head coach for its men's basketball team after parting ways with Hubert Davis. Several candidates, including well-known coaches, have been considered, but no final decision has been made yet.
Key Facts
- UNC fired head coach Hubert Davis on March 24 after fans called for his departure.
- Davis had a 125-54 overall record in his five seasons but faced struggles in the NCAA Tournament.
- The team had mixed performances, including reaching the national championship game in 2022 but failing to make the tournament in 2023.
- Arizona's coach Tommy Lloyd and Michigan's coach Dusty May have declined offers from UNC.
- One potential candidate is Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, but his decision depends on his current season's outcome.
- UNC's list of potential college coach targets includes names like Scott Drew and Ben McCollum.
- This is the first nationwide search for a coach by UNC since before 1961.
