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North Carolina fires Hubert Davis after another March Madness first-round exit

On Tuesday, North Carolina athletics director Bubba Cunningham announced the university fired men's basketball coach Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels' first-round loss to VCU in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The Tar Heels surrendered a 19-point second-half lead to 11-seeded VCU in overtime, marking the largest first-round comeback in NCAA Tournament history and the second consecutive year UNC exited in the opening round.
UNC will honor Davis' contract through June 30, 2030, with a buyout exceeding $5.3 million if dismissed before April 1. Davis compiled a 125-54 record in five seasons at Chapel Hill.
A national search for the next head coach is underway. For the first time in 74 years, North Carolina will likely venture outside the 'Carolina family' to find a leader to restore championship expectations.
Potential candidates include Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. North Carolina seeks a proven winner to reinvigorate the storied program.

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