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UNC Parts Ways with Coach Hubert Davis, Opens Door for New Era

UNC fired head coach Hubert Davis after five seasons, ending a tenure that failed to bring the Tar Heels back to national prominence.

UNC announced the firing of Davis on Tuesday night, following a first‑round exit in the NCAA tournament.

The program is now in a modern coaching search, with candidates like Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd, and T.J. Otzelberger on the radar, as the Tar Heels aim to reclaim national relevance.