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How buyouts play into UNC's basketball coaching search

Hubert Davis’ total compensation this season was $3.85 million, which doesn’t crack the top 25 nationally. Considering UNC’s willingness to go all-in with its bet on Bill Belichick and UNC Football, it’s safe to say the university won’t spare much when investing in its flagship sports program. That includes some hefty buyouts of potential coaching candidates. (MSN.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson and Justin Watts on UNC Coaching Search

Former UNC and longtime NBA forward John Henson joins former Tar Heel teammate and roommate Justin Watts to discuss how former players feel about UNC going outside the Carolina Family, which alums should receive a call during the coaching search, and Duke’s historic implosion against UConn in the Elite Eight. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Tricky Timetable

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd and Michigan’s Dusty May will be coaching in the Final Four on Saturday, and one of them will be coaching next Monday, too. Meanwhile, if UNC's top choice as new basketball coach is Billy Donovan or another NBA head coach, there is another set of complications, because the NBA's regular season doesn’t end until April 12. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Big Decisions Require Patience

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss patience in the basketball coaching search process as UNC's key targets have advanced to the Final Four. The transfer portal opens April 7th, but it is the next 15-20 years that take precedence over the 2026-27 season when hiring the next head coach. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Jesse Holley on UNC Basketball Coaching Search

Former Tar Heel two-sport star Jesse Holley prefers Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan as UNC Basketball's next head coach. Holley and Isaac Schade discuss Donovan, Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, whether Hubert Davis’ firing was justified, reactions from the Carolina alumni group chat, and Davis’ legacy as player and coach. (View Video)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Dusty May

UNC's first tier of options in its men's basketball coaching search is not complete without Michigan head coach Dusty May. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a close look at May's rise, his style of play, and his potential fit at a place like North Carolina. (View Video)

UNC suspends discussions on basketball arena indefinitely

UNC has suspended discussions about the future of the Smith Center until the Tar Heels hire their next men’s basketball coach and that coach has time to develop his program, potentially pushing any decision on a basketball arena decision into the future. UNC fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday, days after the Tar Heels were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. (WRAL.com)

Tommy Lloyd: 'Arizona is going to have another good coach after me'

UNC Basketball coaching target Tommy Lloyd after Arizona beat Purdue to advance to the Final Four: "My number one responsibility is to fight to protect the program...for those who came before me and for those that are going to follow after me, because Arizona is going to have another good coach after me. I promise you. The place is special." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Doug Moe was a one-of-kind, once-in-a-lifetime legend for the Nuggets

What made Doug Moe unique and set him apart from the crowd, was his personality. He was carefree and fun-loving away from the game. His players and the media loved him, offering soundbites that would crash the internet if uttered today. He was also ultra-competitive, ripping into his players and going after referees in a manner that was pure theatre. (Denver Sports)

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