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Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Dusty May

UNC's first tier of options in its men's basketball coaching search is not complete without Michigan head coach Dusty May. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a close look at May's rise, his style of play, and his potential fit at a place like North Carolina. (View Video)

UNC suspends discussions on basketball arena indefinitely

UNC has suspended discussions about the future of the Smith Center until the Tar Heels hire their next men’s basketball coach and that coach has time to develop his program, potentially pushing any decision on a basketball arena decision into the future. UNC fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday, days after the Tar Heels were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. (WRAL.com)

Tommy Lloyd: 'Arizona is going to have another good coach after me'

UNC Basketball coaching target Tommy Lloyd after Arizona beat Purdue to advance to the Final Four: "My number one responsibility is to fight to protect the program...for those who came before me and for those that are going to follow after me, because Arizona is going to have another good coach after me. I promise you. The place is special." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Doug Moe was a one-of-kind, once-in-a-lifetime legend for the Nuggets

What made Doug Moe unique and set him apart from the crowd, was his personality. He was carefree and fun-loving away from the game. His players and the media loved him, offering soundbites that would crash the internet if uttered today. He was also ultra-competitive, ripping into his players and going after referees in a manner that was pure theatre. (Denver Sports)

What Will Happen to the Dean Dome? Here Are the Top Options.

The future of the arena that has housed North Carolina Basketball for four decades became a hot-button issue when reports from The News & Observer, The Athletic, and Inside Carolina suggested the University was preparing to announce the Smith Center would relocate to Carolina North, a plot of land nearly two miles north of Franklin Street. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Lloyd, May, or Donovan? Pros and Cons for UNC Basketball Coaching Candidates

As UNC continues to search for its next men’s basketball coach, three names which have been floated as prime candidates for the job are Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan head coach Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. All three have had ringing success on the college stage, but there are drawbacks to UNC’s pursuit of each. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Carolina Basketball Family Energized And Ready

Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina and former UNC guard Dewey Burke discuss the events that led to Hubert Davis' dismissal, the aftermath, the re-energized feeling among those around the Tar Heel Basketball program, the Smith Center/arena discussion, the future of the program, and more. (View Video)

An era ends with Hubert Davis’ firing

In the spring of 1953, a coach from Saint John’s and originally from New York City in Frank McGuire would be hired by North Carolina to coach basketball. While no one knew it at the time, the way people thought about the Tar Heels would forever change. That is 73 years. One through line of coaches from 1953 to 2026. Now, it’s done. At least for now. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Coaching Search

UNC is in the midst of a basketball coaching search. Ross Martin, Julian Council, and Mike Hardison discuss Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan coach Dusty May, and some of UNC’s top coaching targets. Would Lloyd or May leave their current jobs for Chapel Hill? (View Video)

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