Billy Donovan is reportedly in the mix to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina
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Key Points:
- Billy Donovan, currently head coach of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, is a leading candidate to replace Hubert Davis as head coach at North Carolina, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
- Hubert Davis was fired after five seasons with a 125-54 record, with the Tar Heels failing to progress past the Sweet 16 since his first season and exiting the NCAA Tournament in the first round last week.
- Donovan was previously considered for the Kentucky head coaching job in 2024 and has strong ties to the program, having been an assistant coach there from 1989 to 1994.
- Donovan’s college coaching résumé is notable, with 19 seasons at Florida including two national championships, but he has yet to achieve playoff success as an NBA head coach with the Bulls.
- Despite signing a multi-year extension with Chicago last summer, Donovan’s current NBA tenure is trending toward its worst record, fueling speculation about a potential return to college basketball at North Carolina.
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