UNC Parts Ways with Hubert Davis

0:00The University of North Carolina made a big move Tuesday night, parting ways with headmen's basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons. Athletic director Bubba Cunningham and executive associate athletic director Steve Newmark recommended the change, and Chancellor Lee H. Roberts approved it right away. Details on the split are limited, but Davis has about $5.3 million guaranteed left on his contract, which the school plans to honor fully. Davis himself shared on Instagram that he was let go and expressed gratitude for the chance to coach there while saying he hopes to get back on the court soon. University leaders praised Davis for his long history with the program as a player from 1988 to 1992, an assistant under Roy Williams and now head coach since April 2021. They called it a tough call due to his character, but said the team needs to compete at an elite level more consistently. Cunningham noted Davis helped create lasting memories and the group thanked him and his family for their contributions to the Tar Heel tradition.

1:02A national search for the next coach is already underway led by Cunningham and Newmark with help from an executive search firm and an advisory group, a former players, coaches and supporters. Stay in form with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates.