Hubert Davis out as North Carolina coach...

Judge sides with NYT, says Pentagon cannot limit access to journalists Reality TV star Joseph Duggar to face child molestation charge Musk found liable in fraud case over $44 billion Twitter deal Trump says he is in talks with Tehran Hubert Davis out as North Carolina coach (Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) A first-round NCAA Tournament collapse marked the end for Hubert Davis as North Carolina's coach, as the school fired him Tuesday night. 'We appreciate all that Hubert has done for Carolina as a player, assistant coach, head coach and community leader -- he has helped make special memories we will never forget,' North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham said in a statement. 'This was not an easy decision because of Hubert's tremendous character and all he has given to the program, but we must move forward in a way that allows our team to compete more consistently at an elite level.' Davis, who played for the program from 1988-92 and served as an assistant coach from 2012-21, is owed $5.3 million on the remaining portion of his contract, according to multiple reports. The eighth-seeded Tar Heels led VCU by 19 points in the second half on Thursday in Greenville, S.C., before the 11th-seeded Rams rallied for an 82-78 overtime win. The result left North Carolina with a 24-9 mark on the season. The Tar Heels tied for fourth place in the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season with a 12-6 record, highlighted by a 71-68 home victory over archrival Duke on Feb. 7. North Carolina bowed out of the NCAA Tournament in the Round of 64 for the second year. In 2025, the Tar Heels got past San Diego State in a First Four game, then lost as an 11th seed to sixth-seeded Ole Miss 71-64. Davis achieved his best results in his first season on the job after taking over at his alma mater following Roy Williams' retirement. The Tar Heels went 29-10 in 2021-22, reaching the NCAA championship game before falling to Kansas. North Carolina didn't make the NCAA field the next year, then reached the Sweet 16 in 2024. Overall, Davis posted a 125-54 mark, including a 68-30 record in ACC games. --Field Level Media Hubert Davis out as North Carolina coach Hubert Davis out as North Carolina coach Field Level Media 25th March 2026, 12:40 GMT+11 (Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) A first-round NCAA Tournament collapse marked the end for Hubert Davis as North Carolina's coach, as the school fired him Tuesday night. 'We appreciate all that Hubert has done for Carolina as a player, assistant coach, head coach and community leader -- he has helped make special memories we will never forget,' North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham said in a statement. 'This was not an easy decision because of Hubert's tremendous character and all he has given to the program, but we must move forward in a way that allows our team to compete more consistently at an elite level.' Davis, who played for the program from 1988-92 and served as an assistant coach from 2012-21, is owed $5.3 million on the remaining portion of his contract, according to multiple reports. The eighth-seeded Tar Heels led VCU by 19 points in the second half on Thursday in Greenville, S.C., before the 11th-seeded Rams rallied for an 82-78 overtime win. The result left North Carolina with a 24-9 mark on the season. The Tar Heels tied for fourth place in the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season with a 12-6 record, highlighted by a 71-68 home victory over archrival Duke on Feb. 7. North Carolina bowed out of the NCAA Tournament in the Round of 64 for the second year. In 2025, the Tar Heels got past San Diego State in a First Four game, then lost as an 11th seed to sixth-seeded Ole Miss 71-64. Davis achieved his best results in his first season on the job after taking over at his alma mater following Roy Williams' retirement. The Tar Heels went 29-10 in 2021-22, reaching the NCAA championship game before falling to Kansas. North Carolina didn't make the NCAA field the next year, then reached the Sweet 16 in 2024. Overall, Davis posted a 125-54 mark, including a 68-30 record in ACC games. --Field Level Media Read This Next U.S. stocks retreat as hopes for end to Iran war fade Tokio Marine to partner with Berkshire, sell 2.49% stake Rising gas prices may wipe out US tax refund boost this year Novartis to buy breast cancer drug in deal worth up to $3 billion Wall Street soars on hopes for end to war in Iran Big News Network Big News Network News Agency Midwest Radio Network Mainstream Media BIG NEWS NETWORK.COM Contact & Support Terms & Conditions PRODUCTS & SERVICES News Releases Copyright © 1998-2025 Big News Network All rights reserved. ISSN: 2616-6917