Why North Carolina Should Move On From Head Coach Hubert Davis
North Carolina was a 6th in the South Region in the NCAA Tournament!
North Carolina had a 56-37 on VCU was 11 seed in the second half on Thursday March 19, 2026 in second half before going on to lose 82-78 to Thursday in the 2026 NCAA Tournament in overtime.
North Carolina’s 56-37 lead on VCU evaporated at Bon Secours Wellness Arena that is home to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of ECHL affiliate of NHL’s Los Angeles Kings.
As North Carolina’s lead evaporated as they went on to lose as VCU who came back from a 19 point deficit to end North Carolina’s season to advance to second round three players scored in double figures Lazer DJoKovic who is junior who is a forward was 5-11 on field goals , 2-5 on 3 pointers , 3-4 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds , 2 assists, 15 points Nyk Lewis who is a freshman who is a guard was 5-8 on field goals, 0-2 on 3 pointers , 6-7 on free throws to go along with 7 rebounds 1 assists , 16 points. Terrence Hill Jr. who is a sophomore who is a guard was 13-23 on field goals, 7-10 on 3 pointers.
As a team as VCU came back VCU was 30-66 on field goals was 11-26 on 3 pointers was 11-16 on free throws!
In North Carolina’s 82-78 overtime loss to VCU Jarin Stevenson who is a junior who is a forward was 4-9 on field goals, 1-3 on 3 pointers , 2-3 on free throws to go along 5 rebounds, 11 points. Henri Veesaar who is a junior who is a center was 9-18 on field goals , 3-6 on 3 pointers , 5-9 on free throws to go along with 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 26 points. Derek Dixon who is a freshman who is a guard was 4-12 on field goals was 3-7 on 3 pointers to go along with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 11 points Seth Trimble who’s is senior who is a guard who’s North Carolina career came to conclusion was 5-11 on field goals , 1-4 on 3 pointers , 4-7 on free throws to go along 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 15 points.
According to ESPN App
With North Carolina’s 82-78 loss in overtime where North Carolina’s lead evaporated this question comes to mind,
North Carolina going to be searching for new Head Coach to replace Hubert Davis?
On Thursday he declined to answer the question about the programs broader direction he didn’t want to engage before going on to say That’s a big thinking questionAnd I apologize, I’m just not there right now. Just really sad that we’re not continuing to play and to move forward.”
According to Shelby Swanson’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article315100268.html
On Saturday Every year at the end of the season, it's important to evaluate all facets of the program and look for ways to improve," Cunningham texted. "The Chancellor, [incoming athletic director Steve Newmark] and I are doing that together now and will continue to have discussions over the coming days."
According to Matt Norlander CBSSports article.https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/hubert-davis-future-at-north-carolina-in-serious-doubt-as-pressure-mounts-after-historic-collapse/
Hubert Davis is 55 years old!
College athletics isn’t what it used to because in today’s game at the collegiate level coaches have to navigate the new world of college athletics including Name, Image Likeness where players can make money while playing collegiately as well as the transfer portal!
With that in mind,
I think it’s time for current North Carolina Director Of Athletics Bubba Cunningham incoming Director Of Athletics for North Carolina to move on from Hubert Davis to hire younger coach who knows how navigate this new world of college athletics because the last two postseasons including this postseason Hubert Davis hasn’t been successful. The question is Will they?