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Carolina Insider Podcast: Next step for UNC Basketball, Nyla Brooks Joins

After a change in leadership, what are the next steps for Carolina Basketball as the program continues its coaching search? (1:43). Next, Nyla Brooks from UNC Women's Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss the Tar Heels in the Sweet 16 (15:07). (Listen To Podcast)

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd brushes off UNC speculation ahead of Sweet 16

Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program as the top-seeded Wildcats prepare for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against No. 4 seed Arkansas. Lloyd, however, stopped short of denying any interest in the UNC job, which became available Tuesday. (ESPN)

Amid UNC talk, T.J. Otzelberger says he's staying at Iowa St.

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger shot down reports linking him to other jobs, including the North Carolina vacancy, saying he's "thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones" and looks forward to future success in Ames. "[Athletic director] Jamie Pollard is amazing, and we're thrilled and excited about our future together," Otzelberger said. "That's the truth." (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's No. 1 Target To Replace Hubert Davis?

After firing Hubert Davis, North Carolina is in crunch mode to hire a new head men's basketball coach with the transfer portal set to open two weeks from now. Coach Bill Robinson shares his insight into where the Tar Heels should turn next. (View Video)

Rick Pitino weighs in on who the next UNC Basketball coach should be...and who it won’t be

As for his former protege Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino hadn’t spoken to him as of Wednesday but he doesn’t think Donovan would take the UNC job during the NBA season, which ends April 12. "If I was the North Carolina AD and I’m not, he’s far better at his job than I am, I would hire without question T.J. Otzelberger from Iowa State," Pitino said. (Yahoo! Sports)

Cunningham, Newmark detail discussions that led to Davis’ firing, timeline for hiring next coach

UNC will look for a basketball coach who can continue the legacy of the program while winning more consistently, but will take the time to get the right person. That was the message from Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark on the "Carolina Insider" podcast. Cunningham gave no timetable for hiring a coach. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Hubert Davis' Ten Most Memorable Victories

This column looks back at Hubert Davis’ tenure and the 10 most noteworthy wins as UNC basketball coach. If you’re looking for a trip down memory lane amid program limbo, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 10 of Davis' most memorable wins. March 5, 2022: UNC beats Duke in Mike Krzyzewski’s final home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Hubert Davis Out At UNC

Ross Martin and Spenser Dalton discuss UNC's decision to fire Hubert Davis, what went wrong, how UNC athletic directors Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark handled the decision, and where UNC goes from here. Dalton also provides perspective as a former player and member of the Carolina Basketball family. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: You’re a Good Man, Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis is a Tar Heel through and through, from his days idolizing his uncle Walter Davis to his playing years as a sharpshooter, all the way through his time as an assistant coach and later head coach. He earned memorable wins on every level, and nobody who calls themselves a Carolina fan will ever forget those nights in March and April of 2022. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC coaching candidates: Pros and cons for Dusty May, Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd, and others

Tommy Lloyd has crushed it at every stop. He was one of the top assistants in the country, helping Gonzaga turn into a powerhouse. He's been just as impressive at Arizona, leading the Wildcats to three second-weekend appearances in his first four seasons. Arizona has earned two No. 1 seeds, two No. 2 seeds, and a No. 4 seed in Lloyd's five seasons. (CBS Sports)

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