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Four coaches who replaced college basketball royalty


Not even Joe B. Hall or Gene Bartow faced ’s challenge — coaching his first season in a building named after the guy he replaced. It all happened so quickly, too. announced his retirement in October 1997, a week before practice started. "We thought the world was coming to an end," one of UNC's stars, , said years later. (NCAA.com)

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Video: Hubert Davis Post-Cal Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 14 Tar Heels' 84-78 loss to the Cal Golden Bears...

Video: Cal Basketball Post-UNC Press Conference
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Four coaches who replaced college basketball royalty