UNC fires Hubert Davis: Here are some coaching candidates for the Tar Heels in the 2026-27 season
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Key Points:
- UNC fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons and is considering several candidates to replace him, including established college coaches and former NBA coaches.
- Potential candidates include Baylor’s Scott Drew, Alabama’s Nate Oats, former Villanova coach Jay Wright, and Florida’s Todd Golden, each with notable NCAA tournament success.
- NBA coaches Billy Donovan and Brad Stevens are also mentioned as possible candidates, bringing professional experience and previous college coaching achievements.
- Other contenders include younger coaches like Miami’s Jai Lucas and Michigan’s Dusty May, as well as long-tenured coaches such as Gonzaga’s Mark Few and Illinois’ Brad Underwood.
- Former UNC player and TNT analyst Kenny Smith is a long-shot candidate despite no coaching experience, with some public support from media personalities.
