Frank McGuire Basketball News & Bio

Name: Frank McGuire Hometown: New York, NY High School: Xavier Born: November 8, 1914 Died: October 11, 1994 Notes: Men's Basketball Coach

An era ends with Hubert Davis’ firing
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...
Sat Mar 28, 2026

Billy Donovan would give UNC elite, Hall of Fame coach with proven record
UNC is swinging for the fences to secure a replacement for Hubert Davis, and one of those targets is Billy Donovan. Like legendary UNC coaches...
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Larry Brown Offers Public Support for Hubert Davis
Hall of Fame coach and former UNC guard Larry Brown, who played under Frank McGuire and Dean Smith in the 1960s before coaching under Smith...
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Remembering Mike Cooke: Witness to Greatness
Mike Cooke fondly remembers Frank McGuire’s swagger. It was on full display when the former UNC Basketball coach entered his parents’ home in 1959. Cooke...
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Video: THI Podcast - The Obsession with Keeping UNC Basketball in the Family
One of the magical things to many UNC Basketball fans is that it has been in the family for decades. From Frank McGuire to Dean...
Tue May 20, 2025

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