Tar Heels Launch Into Hubert Davis' Inaugural Season

Posted Sep 28, 2021
The first game for UNC is still 42 days away, but the Tar Heels open practice Tuesday, as they launch into the 2021-22 season, which will be the first of the Hubert Davis era. Davis was introduced as UNC’s coach on April 6, less than a week after legendary Roy Williams announced his retirement. Davis played at UNC from 1988-92 under Dean Smith. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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