Will UNC basketball search break tradition? Inside the Tar Heels coaching legacy

Posted Mar 26, 2026
For decades, the Tar Heels have promoted from within a coaching lineage that traces from Dean Smith to Bill Guthridge to Matt Doherty to Roy Williams to Hubert Davis. Now, that model is being tested. As UNC begins a search that could redefine its identity, it’s worth revisiting how we got here. Here’s a look back at UNC Basketball's coaching transitions. (MSN.com)

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