Hubert Davis fired after five years, ushering in historic break from UNC family tradition

As things came to a head Tuesday evening, Hubert Davis was called to an emergency meeting with outgoing AD Bubba Cunningham and incoming AD Steve Newmark. It was there that Davis was informed he was being terminated. Soon after, players and staff were summoned for a 9 p.m. meeting. Here is the timeline of how everything played out. (CBS Sports)

Carolina Athletics Announces Leadership Change In Men's Basketball Program

UNC has made a leadership change in its men's basketball program. Hubert Davis, who has served as head coach for five seasons, will not return to coach the Tar Heels. The recommendation was made by director of athletics Bubba Cunningham and executive associate athletic director Steve Newmark, and accepted by chancellor Lee H. Roberts on Tuesday. (GoHeels.com)

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

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)

Hubert Davis Era Over at UNC

North Carolina has decided to part ways with Hubert Davis after five seasons, sources confirmed. Davis was informed of the decision Tuesday evening. Players were called to Davis' house Tuesday evening for an impromptu team meeting and were told the news. Sources previously indicated that UNC will target an established head coach with a quality resume. (Inside Carolina)

Hubert Davis out as UNC Men's Basketball coach, ending up-and-down five-year tenure

Hubert Davis is out as UNC Basketball coach, according to reports, concluding five seasons that opened with a charge to the 2022 national championship game and ended amid scrutiny after consecutive round-of-64 exits. Davis’ job appeared to be secure before the Tar Heels lost the last three games of the season for the first time in 56 years. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Football's First Spring Practice

Year two in the Bill Belichick era kicked off on Tuesday with the first spring football practice of 2026. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss takeaways from the portion of practice the media was allowed to view, defensive and offensive lines, quarterbacks, and new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. (View Video)

UNC's Sheils Donegan Makes Eight Straight Birdies, Shoots 62

North Carolina's Niall Sheils Donegan birdied eight consecutive holes and went on to shoot 9-under-par 62 on Tuesday to lead the Tar Heels to the fourth-best round of the day and an eighth-place finish in the Valspar Collegiate Invitational at the Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Fla. The 62 was Sheils Donegan's lowest-ever competitive round. (GoHeels.com)

From UNC Student Reporter to Olympics Writer

An interview with a UNC student-reporter must have felt like looking in a mirror. Sean Cavanaugh ’17, a reporter for the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, was once a starstruck reporter at the Rio 2016 Games — and frankly, he still is. In 2021, within a week of the Tokyo Games, Cavanaugh got a call. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Face of the Program Jordan Shipp Seizing Leadership Role for UNC Football

As the first player to speak with the media since last season ended, UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp highlighted his growing role on the team and his hope to be a prominent leader for the Tar Heels as they enter their second spring practice under Bill Belichick. "To be pushed more towards the front of the program, it’s just a blessing," Shipp said Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick says ‘we have our team now,’ not playing catch-up like last year

"Obviously, there’s a lot of changes from last year, but I’d say the big difference between this year and last year, for me is just that we have our team now," Bill Belichick said Tuesday at the Kenan Football Center. "I would say 95% of our team is in place, and we’ll have a full year of working with them. That’s way different than what we had last year." (Tar Heel Tribune)

This Week in UNC Baseball: Pitching Strength Powering Tar Heels

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes discusses the Tar Heels' series win against Louisville, the Tuesday night match up with South Carolina, and a tough series ahead at Notre Dame. Forbes highlights his pitchers and how their success is key to the Diamond Heels’ success so far this season. "I like this time of year. You want to be tested some." (Inside Carolina)

Sweet 16 Bound! Send Off UNC Women's Basketball At Carmichael Arena Wednesday

Tar Heel fans are invited to send off the North Carolina women's basketball team on Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. as it heads to its third Sweet 16 in five years. Fans are encouraged to gather near the north entrance of Carmichael Arena on South Road. The No. 4 seed Tar Heels face off against No. 1 UConn on Friday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (GoHeels.com)

What's next for UNC, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky: Recruits, transfer portal, and more

Dylan Mingo is one of the elite guards in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. He has great positional size and length and can impact both ends of the court. With Kyan Evans potentially leaving for the transfer portal, Derek Dixon and Mingo could share playmaking duties in the backcourt -- if Mingo keeps his commitment, should Hubert Davis depart. (ESPN)

Jordan Shipp, Jaiden Patterson Speak Before UNC Football Spring Practice Tuesday

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp and defensive back Jaiden Patterson met with reporters on Tuesday morning before the Tar Heels took the field for their first spring practice. Both returning players from last season, Shipp and Patterson are emerging as two leaders for UNC heading into the spring. Here are their full press conference videos and takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Video: Bomani Jones - Hubert Davis Done at UNC?

Bomani Jones digs into the rumors that UNC might fire Hubert Davis after blowing a 19-point lead to VCU. Bomani explains how it fell apart, what that VCU loss reveals about Carolina’s current reality, and why the way it’s being handled says as much about the institution as it does about the coach. (View Video)

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