UNC Tar Heels' Coach Faces Firing After March Madness Flop

0:00On March 20th, the North Carolina Tar Heels crashed out of March madness in their opening game, blowing a 19-point lead to lose an overtime, too. 11th seeded BCU. Even without star player Caleb Wilson, they showed early promise as the sixth seed, but ended up one and done in embarrassing fashion. Hubert Davis, the head coach, drew heavy blame for the collapse, from a thin bench to poor late-game decisions and mental errors under pressure. This isn't his first big-stage stumble, and many say it's time for a change to get UNC back in title contention. The financial hurdle isn't steep, with Davis's buyout sitting at just $5.3 million if he's let go by April 1st. That's manageable for a program like North Carolina, avoiding excuses to stick with mediocrity. Looking ahead, top candidates include Gonzaga's Mark Fu, with his powerhouse track record. Baylor Scott Drew, a national title winner, opened to A. Blue blood reboot, Alabama's Nate Oats, whose elevated hoops in football country, and insider Brad Frederick, a long

1:04time Tar Heel assistant. UNC boosters have ties to some of these names, and a fresh voice could spark a quick turnaround toward another deep run.