UNC Basketball Coach's Future Uncertain After Tournament Loss

0:00On March 22nd, North Carolina basketball is facing a big shakeup, with the school expected to decide soon on head coach Hubert Davis' future. After a stunning first round NCAA tournament lost to VCU, where the Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead, reports say Davis won't return next season. Instead of firing him outright, it's likely to be a mutual, respectful parting. The decision is speeding up now, right after the women's team hosts Maryland on Sunday. Davis met with players Saturday but gave no hints about what's next. This comes amid back-to-back exits in the tournament's round of 64, putting intense pressure on the program. Fans and insiders are buzzing about the impact, especially without going athletic director Bubba Cunningham, evaluating the whole operation alongside. The chancellor, Davis, a Tar Heel legend who played under Dean Smith and assisted Roy Williams, took over in April 2021 and made the final for that first year.

1:00Things have soured, with just two tournament wins total and a shocking miss in 2023 after starting as the top-ranked team. Key injuries, like freshman star Kayla Wilson's season-ending thumb issue, hurt them badly against VCU this time around. Leaders plan more talks in the coming days, with a call expected early next week, that honors Davis' long service to Carolina Hoops.