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Will UNC basketball search break tradition? Inside the Tar Heels coaching legacy

For decades, the Tar Heels have promoted from within a coaching lineage that traces from Dean Smith to Bill Guthridge to Matt Doherty to Roy Williams to Hubert Davis. Now, that model is being tested. As UNC begins a search that could redefine its identity, it’s worth revisiting how we got here. Here’s a look back at UNC Basketball's coaching transitions. (MSN.com)

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has ties to 3 Tar Heels

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd is emerging as a top candidate in UNC's coaching search. Lloyd has connections to UNC in Caleb Love, Henri Veesaar, and Steve Robinson. With Robinson’s Carolina roots formerly embedded in Lloyd’s staff and relationships connecting recent players in both programs, the Arizona-to-UNC storyline seems logical. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michigan AD speaks on Dusty May's future amid reported interest from UNC

The college basketball coaching carousel reached dizzying levels Tuesday when UNC fired Hubert Davis. Michigan coach Dusty May has been linked to the opening. "I want Dusty to be the coach at Michigan for a long time and continue to achieve great success," Michigan AD Warde Manuel said. "I will actively work with him towards making that happen." (On3.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Next step for UNC Basketball, Nyla Brooks Joins

After a change in leadership, what are the next steps for Carolina Basketball as the program continues its coaching search? (1:43). Next, Nyla Brooks from UNC Women's Basketball joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss the Tar Heels in the Sweet 16 (15:07). (Listen To Podcast)

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd brushes off UNC speculation ahead of Sweet 16

Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program as the top-seeded Wildcats prepare for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against No. 4 seed Arkansas. Lloyd, however, stopped short of denying any interest in the UNC job, which became available Tuesday. (ESPN)

Amid UNC talk, T.J. Otzelberger says he's staying at Iowa St.

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger shot down reports linking him to other jobs, including the North Carolina vacancy, saying he's "thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones" and looks forward to future success in Ames. "[Athletic director] Jamie Pollard is amazing, and we're thrilled and excited about our future together," Otzelberger said. "That's the truth." (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's No. 1 Target To Replace Hubert Davis?

After firing Hubert Davis, North Carolina is in crunch mode to hire a new head men's basketball coach with the transfer portal set to open two weeks from now. Coach Bill Robinson shares his insight into where the Tar Heels should turn next. (View Video)

Rick Pitino weighs in on who the next UNC Basketball coach should be...and who it won’t be

As for his former protege Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino hadn’t spoken to him as of Wednesday but he doesn’t think Donovan would take the UNC job during the NBA season, which ends April 12. "If I was the North Carolina AD and I’m not, he’s far better at his job than I am, I would hire without question T.J. Otzelberger from Iowa State," Pitino said. (Yahoo! Sports)

Cunningham, Newmark detail discussions that led to Davis’ firing, timeline for hiring next coach

UNC will look for a basketball coach who can continue the legacy of the program while winning more consistently, but will take the time to get the right person. That was the message from Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark on the "Carolina Insider" podcast. Cunningham gave no timetable for hiring a coach. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Hubert Davis' Ten Most Memorable Victories

This column looks back at Hubert Davis’ tenure and the 10 most noteworthy wins as UNC basketball coach. If you’re looking for a trip down memory lane amid program limbo, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 10 of Davis' most memorable wins. March 5, 2022: UNC beats Duke in Mike Krzyzewski’s final home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Inside Carolina)

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