Coach K on Davis' UNC Exit: Sympathy & Top Replacements

0:00On March 27th, legendary Duke Coach Mike Krzyszewski shared his thoughts on North Carolina firing Hebert Davis during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Davis posted a strong 125 wins and 54 losses over 5 years, including a trip to the national championship game. For the Tar Heels, let him go right after an early tournament loss to VCU. That standout moment for Davis came when his team beat Duke in the final 4, marking the end of Coach K's career. Still, Krzyszewski expressed disappointment over the move, pointing to tough breaks like the injury to star player Caleb Wilson, a top 5 NBA draft, prospect who missed the season's final weeks. Coaches across the country feel sympathy for Davis, according to Krzyszewski, who praised his respect for the job and UNC's story program. He noted they can make their own call, but they'll surely land a top coach for such a premier spot. Now the search for Davis's replacement is heating up, with Chicago Bulls headman Billy

1:01Donovan near the top of the list. He's got college experience, but has turned down returns before. Things might be different now, with his team missing the playoffs. Other names floating around include Alabama's Nate Oates, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd, Florida's Todd Golden, and Iowa State's TJ Ozzelberger. Eyes are on. Who grabs this powerhouse job next?