Pete Thamel adds Dan Hurley to UNC coaching search list, identifies 'realistic list' of candidates

Posted Apr 5, 2026
UNC's basketball coaching search has bled in to Final Four weekend, but that may be by design. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Tar Heels have their eyes on a couple of candidates including Michigan‘s Dusty May, Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan, and Iowa State‘s TJ Otzelberger. Now, it appears that UConn coach Dan Hurley’s name is in the mix. (On3.com)

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