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The Tar Heels move on from Davis after five seasons, as a blown 19-point lead and back-to-back early exits underscore mounting pressure in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball head coach Hubert Davis has been relieved of his duties after five seasons, a move that follows a disappointing end to the team’s NCAA Tournament run.
The decision comes on the heels (no pun intended) of a stunning first-round collapse against the VCU Rams, in which North Carolina squandered a 19-point second-half lead. While that loss alone may not have sealed Davis’ fate, it underscored a troubling trend for a program with championship expectations.
Davis’ time with the Tar Heels began with promise, most notably a run to the Final Four in his first season in 2021 that energized the fan base and suggested a seamless transition into one of college basketball’s most storied programs. However, that early success proved difficult to sustain. The Tar Heels have now suffered back-to-back first-round exits in the NCAA Tournament, where national championships are the expectation.
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“Tonight, I was let go by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. My desire was to continue to coach here. This opportunity has truly been such a blessing,” Davis said in a statement, Newsweek reports. “I thank Jesus literally every day for giving me the opportunity, relationships, and experiences with the kids and my staff. I am very proud of what we were able to accomplish together. My goal is to coach again in the very near future.”
Some believed that Davis might’ve been spared considering that one the Tar Heels top players, Caleb Wilson, suffered a season-ending injury shortly before the start of the tournament. In the end that huge loss wasn’t enough to curb the expectations that many had for the Tar Heels.
Several names are already being floated for one of the best coaching jobs in college basketball. Those include NBA head coaches Billy Donovan (Chicago Bulls) and Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics). The college coaches who’ve reportedly made the short list include: Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, Michigan’s Dusty May, Iowa State’s TJ. Otzelberger, Florida’s Todd Golden and Alabama’s Nate Oats.
See social media’s reaction to the firing below.
Hubert Davis Fired After UNC’s March Madness Collapse was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Some locations art is installed inside buildings and visits are during regular business hours. Other locations are by appointment only. Schools are not open to the public. In addition, we have many outdoor installations that you can enjoy around the clock. Check each location below for details. Tours are available upon request. 215-352-3114.
Here are some of our patrons that have donated art and art related items installed as part of our Art in the Community program. Thanks!
Watson and Sonia Brown
Stephanie Daniel
Chad Cortez Everett
Gail Gaines
Dr. Darryl J. Ford
Kelly R. Harrison
Deborah Kelly
Betty Ann D. Lawrence
David Lawrence
Leon McDuffie
Michael Muhammad
Jay R. Ogilvie
Marjorie H. Ogilvie
Junious Rhone, Sr.
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Shirley Rhone
April Rice
Karen Roach
Monica Rocha
Steve Satell
Deborah Stephens
Staci Watson
Stephanie R. West
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