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Video: IC Podcast - Basketball Coaching Decision Will Shape UNC's Future

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the process of hiring UNC's next basketball coach, the timing of the process, how past experiences in other sports at UNC will influence things, and what the details of the hire could look like depending on who Carolina selects. (View Video)

How Time Will Rewrite the Narrative of Hubert Davis' Tenure at UNC

Time will remember as a bridge coach for the program, who took the reins from three-time national champion and helped UNC navigate a new era of NIL and the transfer portal with class. Davis will be remembered as a high-floor coach who never reached the nearly insurmountable heights of two of his legendary predecessors. (TarHeel247)

Tommy Lloyd, T.J. Otzelberger, Billy Donovan Respond to Questions About UNC Job

The North Carolina coaching search is the talk of the college basketball world. Thus, it’s no surprise that reporters are asking UNC head coaching candidates about it. Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan fielded questions about the Tar Heels job during press conferences Wednesday. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina's divorce from Hubert Davis opens door for Tar Heels to regain deserved relevance

At the end of the day, the decision for North Carolina was simple: Was a good enough coach to take the Tar Heels’ basketball program where it needed to go? For all of the talk about family, loyalty, and the complexities of handling things the insular Carolina Way, the end was straightforward. After five seasons, enough data was in. (Yahoo! Sports)

Coby White ties season-high for Hornets; Love nets 33; 27th Ingram double-double

scored a season-high 27 points once in 29 games this season for the Chicago Bulls, but has matched that twice in the last three games, all at home, and the Charlotte Hornets have won four games in a row. had 26 points and 14 rebounds in Friday’s 121–107 win. And had a pair of big games over the weekend. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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

For decades, the Tar Heels have promoted from within a coaching lineage that traces from to to Matt Doherty to Roy Williams to . 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)

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has ties to 3 Tar Heels

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd is emerging as a top candidate in UNC's coaching search. Lloyd has connections to UNC in , , and . With Robinson’s Carolina roots formerly embedded in Lloyd’s staff and relationships connecting recent players in both programs, the Arizona-to-UNC storyline seems logical. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michigan AD speaks on Dusty May's future amid reported interest from UNC

The college basketball coaching carousel reached dizzying levels Tuesday when UNC fired . Michigan coach Dusty May has been linked to the opening. "I want Dusty to be the coach at Michigan for a long time and continue to achieve great success," Michigan AD Warde Manuel said. "I will actively work with him towards making that happen." (On3.com)

UNC Softball Earns Midweek Win Over Wofford, 10-7

UNC Softball bounced back with a 10-7 victory over Wofford on Wednesday evening at Anderson Stadium (Highlights). Sanaa Thompson has now reached base in all but one game, including 14 straight games. Shelby Barbee went 3-3 with a walk finishing a triple shy of the cycle. Barbee and Lexie Roberts have now reached base in 11 consecutive games. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Next step for UNC Basketball, Nyla Brooks Joins

After a change in leadership, what are the next steps for Carolina Basketball as the program continues its coaching search? (1:43). Next, from UNC Women's Basketball joins and Adam Lucas to discuss the Tar Heels in the Sweet 16 (15:07). (Listen To Podcast)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Drops OT Thriller To No. 11 Northwestern, 17-16

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse fell in overtime, 17-16, to No. 11 Northwestern on Wednesday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). The loss snaps the Tar Heels' 31-game win streak and was its first defeat since losing in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament to Florida. Chloe Humphrey starred with six goals. Eliza Osburn scored three goals. (GoHeels.com)

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd brushes off UNC speculation ahead of Sweet 16

Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program as the top-seeded Wildcats prepare for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against No. 4 seed Arkansas. Lloyd, however, stopped short of denying any interest in the UNC job, which became available Tuesday. (ESPN)

Amid UNC talk, T.J. Otzelberger says he's staying at Iowa St.

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger shot down reports linking him to other jobs, including the North Carolina vacancy, saying he's "thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones" and looks forward to future success in Ames. "[Athletic director] Jamie Pollard is amazing, and we're thrilled and excited about our future together," Otzelberger said. "That's the truth." (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's No. 1 Target To Replace Hubert Davis?

After firing , North Carolina is in crunch mode to hire a new head men's basketball coach with the transfer portal set to open two weeks from now. Coach Bill Robinson shares his insight into where the Tar Heels should turn next. (View Video)

Rick Pitino weighs in on who the next UNC Basketball coach should be...and who it won’t be

As for his former protege Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino hadn’t spoken to him as of Wednesday but he doesn’t think Donovan would take the UNC job during the NBA season, which ends April 12. "If I was the North Carolina AD and I’m not, he’s far better at his job than I am, I would hire without question T.J. Otzelberger from Iowa State," Pitino said. (Yahoo! Sports)
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March 27, 1971
Bill Chamberlain scores 34 points and has 10 rebounds as UNC beats Georgia Tech, 84-66, to win the NIT. The Tar Heels also beat Julius Erving and Massachusetts in the first round, Providence and Duke (in the semifinal), all in Madison Square Garden.
March 27, 1982
Sam Perkins scores 25 points and grabs 10 rebounds. Michael Jordan drops in 18 as UNC beats Houston, 68-63, in the Final Four semifinal in New Orleans.
March 27, 2005
Sean May earns Syracuse Regional MVP honors with 29 points and 12 rebounds in an 88-82 win over Wisconsin that sends Roy Williams to the Final Four for the first time as UNC's head coach. Rashad McCants hits a go-ahead three-pointer late and blocks a Badger three-point attempt to preserve the win.
March 27, 2016
Brice Johnson has 25 points and 12 rebounds, becoming the East Region MVP after the Tar Heels beat Notre Dame 88-74 to advance to their NCAA record 19th Final Four. Johnson ties Tyler Hansbrough's UNC single-season record with 399 rebounds and records his UNC single-season record 23rd double-double in the process.
March 27, 2018
North Carolina baseball coach Mike Fox gets career win No. 1,400 as the Tar Heels beat UNC-Charlotte 14-2 at BB&T Ballpark in uptown Charlotte.
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