An era ends with Hubert Davis’ firing
Posted Mar 28, 2026
In the spring of 1953, a coach from Saint John’s and originally from New York City in Frank McGuire would be hired by North Carolina to coach basketball. While no one knew it at the time, the way people thought about the Tar Heels would forever change. That is 73 years. One through line of coaches from 1953 to 2026. Now, it’s done. At least for now.
(Tar Heel Blog)
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