Hubert Davis out as head coach of UNC men’s basketball team; ‘We must move forward’
Hubert Davis has been fired as the head coach of the University of North Carolina men's basketball team after five years. The decision comes after a historic collapse in the NCAA Tournament and mounting internal pressure, with the school set to pay out over $5 million in buyout fees.
The University of North Carolina has parted ways with head coach Hubert Davis. Davis was informed of the decision after an emergency meeting with athletics director Bubba Cunningham and incoming AD Steve Newmark. The move comes after a stunning NCAA Tournament collapse, where the Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead against VCU. The team was without its best player, Caleb Wilson, due to injury. The split with Davis means the program will likely go outside of the Carolina family to find its next coach. Davis had some notable achievements during his five-year run, including a win at Duke in Mike Krzyzewski's final home game. However, the team failed to meet expectations in recent seasons, leading to the decision to terminate Davis' contract.
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