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Wes Miller introduced as new Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball coach

As University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham was introducing Wes Miller as the school's new men's basketball coach on Friday at Fifth Third Arena, guard Mike Saunders Jr. was announcing on Twitter his intention to withdraw from the transfer portal and return to the Bearcats. It was an early gift from Miller to the Cincinnati fan base. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Hubert Davis's stats as a UNC player

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis played for the Tar Heels from the 1988-89 season through the 1991-92 season. He wore no. 40 (most recently worn by Harrison Barnes) and was a starter in his junior and senior years. What follows is a rundown of Davis’ college numbers: 137 games, 557-1118 FG, 49.8 FG%, 197-453 3FG – 8th in made threes. (All Tar Heels)

‘Got to be a Carolina guy’: Hubert Davis links eras, mentors with UNC coaching staff

“You can’t do this job unless you’re a Carolina guy,” Hubert Davis said last week. Those words echoed Thursday with Davis hiring Jeff Lebo as assistant coach, promoting Sean May to assistant coach, retaining Brad Frederick as assistant coach, and hiring Jackie Manuel as director of player and team development — an arranging of all former UNC players. (Burlington Times News)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Hubert Davis Names All-Tar Heel Staff

New UNC men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis has named his staff, and it's a familiar group to Tar Heel fans. Friday's Carolina Insider podcast with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas breaks down the staff and provides exclusive interviews with each new staff member: Brad Frederick, Eric Hoots, Jeff Lebo, Jackie Manuel, and Sean May. (Listen To Podcast)

Podcast: A conversation with Jerry Stackhouse

In this week's coaching conversation, Vanderbilt head basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse joins the podcast to discuss defense, grading, his NBA influence, and connecting ideas for players. Entering his third season with the Commodores, Jerry Stackhouse has made a noticeable impact in turning around the Vanderbilt program. (Listen To Podcast)

Hubert Davis Retaining Brad Frederick for UNC Staff

Brad Frederick will remain on the North Carolina bench, the school announced Thursday. Frederick spent the last eight seasons on Roy Williams' staff and will continue as an assistant for new coach Hubert Davis. Frederick has more than two decades of college coaching experience, having coached at Vanderbilt from 2000-13 prior to joining UNC's staff. (Inside Carolina)

Former North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks transfers to Mississippi State

Mississippi State picked up a big-time transfer Thursday. Garrison Brooks, a 6-foot-10 forward for UNC, announced his transfer to Mississippi State. His father, George Brooks, has been an assistant coach at MSU since 2011. With the Tar Heels, Brooks started 105 games across four years and averaged 9.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in his 130-game career. (Daily Journal)

Hubert Davis Bringing Jackie Manuel Back to Carolina Basketball

Jackie Manuel will be moving from Carmichael Arena to the Smith Center. After a season on the UNC women's basketball staff, Manuel has been hired as men's basketball director of player and team development. Manuel was twice named to the All-ACC Defensive Team and started every game during UNC's 2004-05 national championship season. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Jordan to present the late Kobe Bryant at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the 2020 class of honorees -- led by Michael Jordan honoring Kobe Bryant. The connection between Jordan -- arguably the greatest player of all time -- and Bryant -- who did everything he could to emulate his idol -- was far deeper than anyone knew. (ESPN.com)

Former UNC Star Coby White Honors Roy Williams With Custom Hoodie

Coby White posted a picture of his outfit Wednesday, with a caption paying tribute to Roy Williams. "When I committed to play for Coach Williams and the Tar Heels my dad couldn’t stop smiling. I chose to play for Carolina for three reasons – 1.) It was close enough to home 2.) I was joining a family not just another basketball program 3.) Coach Williams." (Chapelboro.com)

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