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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)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Hubert Davis Out At UNC

Ross Martin and Spenser Dalton discuss UNC's decision to fire Hubert Davis, what went wrong, how UNC athletic directors Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark handled the decision, and where UNC goes from here. Dalton also provides perspective as a former player and member of the Carolina Basketball family. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: You’re a Good Man, Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis is a Tar Heel through and through, from his days idolizing his uncle Walter Davis to his playing years as a sharpshooter, all the way through his time as an assistant coach and later head coach. He earned memorable wins on every level, and nobody who calls themselves a Carolina fan will ever forget those nights in March and April of 2022. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC coaching candidates: Pros and cons for Dusty May, Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd, and others

Tommy Lloyd has crushed it at every stop. He was one of the top assistants in the country, helping Gonzaga turn into a powerhouse. He's been just as impressive at Arizona, leading the Wildcats to three second-weekend appearances in his first four seasons. Arizona has earned two No. 1 seeds, two No. 2 seeds, and a No. 4 seed in Lloyd's five seasons. (CBS Sports)

Brad Stevens removes himself from consideration in UNC Basketball's coaching search

Less than 12 hours after news broke that North Carolina fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday night, an expected but notable bit of clarity to the university's basketball coaching search has already been communicated: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has removed his name from consideration for the Tar Heels job, sources report. (CBS Sports)

Video: Bubba Cunningham, Steve Newmark Discuss Hubert Davis Decision

North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to discuss the leadership change for UNC Men's Basketball. (View Video)

Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis

When Roy Williams retired, UNC kept it in the family, promoting Hubert Davis to the top job after nine seasons on Williams' staff. It's unlikely the school will select another former Tar Heel this time. Expect Carolina to take some massive swings at names like Billy Donovan, Brad Stevens, Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and T.J. Otzelberger, among others. (ESPN)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Hubert Davis Out at UNC

Sherrell McMillan, Greg Barnes, Rob Harrington, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's firing of basketball coach Hubert Davis, how the decision came to be, the process to get here since the Tar Heels' season-ending loss, and the problems Davis could never overcome in his time at Carolina. (View Video)

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