UNC Parts Ways with Hubert Davis, New Coach Search Begins

0:00On March 25, North Carolina has parted ways with head basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons at the helm. The move comes right after the tarheels suffered a first round upset loss to VCU in the NCAA tournament. Davis stepped in back in 2021 when Roy Williams retired from his alma mater. He delivered quick wins, including a run to the national championship game, and a big victory over Duke in Coach K's last home game. The program hit some rough patches too, missing the tournament completely in 2023, before reaching the sweet 16 the next year. Fans and boosters grew restless with the inconsistency. The university now owes Davis a $5 million buyout. He expressed gratitude for the chance to coach there and pride in their achievements, while signaling he's ready to lead another team soon. As for the search ahead, no clear favorite has emerged yet. This could mark the first time in five decades that North Carolina looks beyond its own ranks for a new head coach.