UNC Fires Hubert Davis: New Coach Search Begins

0:00On March 26th, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fired men's basketball coach Hubert Davis on Tuesday after five years on the job. The 55-year-old Davis posted a strong overall record of 125 wins and 54 losses during his tenure. He led the Tar Heels to the National Championship game just two years ago and earned Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors that same. Season, but recent struggles included early exits from the NCAA tournament, capped by a tough first-round loss to Virginia Commonwealth University this year. Fans and supporters have praised Davis as a standout former player, loyal assistant under Roy Williams and dedicated program member. Still, many agreed the decision came down to not enough wins lately, despite his trailblazing role as UNC's first black-head basketball coach. This season brought real challenges, like star freshman Caleb Wilson suffering a left-hand injury in February, followed by a broken right thumb in. Practice. Other top coaches, including Bill Self at Kansas and John Calapari at Arkansas, Dodge similar upsets against tournament newcomers.

1:08With a coaching search now underway in Chapel Hill, the bar remains sky high for the next leader in one of college basketball's marquee programs.