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Video: Bubba Cunningham, Steve Newmark Discuss Hubert Davis Decision

North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to discuss the leadership change for UNC Men's Basketball. (View Video)

Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis

When Roy Williams retired, UNC kept it in the family, promoting Hubert Davis to the top job after nine seasons on Williams' staff. It's unlikely the school will select another former Tar Heel this time. Expect Carolina to take some massive swings at names like Billy Donovan, Brad Stevens, Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and T.J. Otzelberger, among others. (ESPN)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Hubert Davis Out at UNC

Sherrell McMillan, Greg Barnes, Rob Harrington, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's firing of basketball coach Hubert Davis, how the decision came to be, the process to get here since the Tar Heels' season-ending loss, and the problems Davis could never overcome in his time at Carolina. (View Video)

With Hubert Davis out, North Carolina must finally move beyond the Dean Smith tree

On Aug. 2, 1961, UNC announced it was promoting a 30-year-old basketball assistant coach named Dean Smith to the top job. Amid little fanfare, a coaching tree took root that day. It grew into the Carolina Way and became the strongest thing in the college basketball forest. It has endured ever since, across 65 years, a towering permanence. Until now. (Sports Illustrated)

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)

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)

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