Hubert Davis will not return as North Carolina's basketball coach

Posted Mar 24, 2026
UNC head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis will not return next year, the program announced, concluding a tumultuous week after the Tar Heels' stunning loss to VCU in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament. Davis informed his team of his departure on Tuesday night. His exit opens up one of the most coveted positions in all of basketball. (ESPN)

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