‘Tenacious’ Hubert Davis takes over the Tar Heels

Posted Apr 7, 2021
Hubert Davis scored 21.4 points per game as a senior, becoming one of a handful of Tar Heels to average over 20 points for Dean Smith. He also became an NBA first-round draft pick and played a dozen years in the league. Now taking over one of the most storied programs in college basketball, Davis will once again look to exceed expectations. (North State Journal)

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