Three big-time coaches have already withdrawn from consideration for the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball job.
UNC fired head coach Hubert Davis this week. Davis, who led the Tar Heels to a Final Four – and multiple big wins over Duke – early in his tenure, replacing the legendary Roy Williams, was let go by the Chapel Hill school this week. UNC had fallen to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
“Tonight, I was let go by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. My desire was to continue to coach here. This opportunity has truly been such a blessing. I thank Jesus literally every day for giving me the opportunity, relationships and experiences with the kids and my staff. I am very proud of what we were able to accomplish together. My goal is to coach again in the very near future,” Davis said in a statement.
The UNC job is considered by some to be the best in all of college basketball. And, if it’s not No. 1, it’s certainly up there, with the likes of Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, etc. But will a big-time coach take the job?
Three big-time coaches have already withdrawn from consideration
Former Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger and Alabama coach Nate Oats have withdrawn from consideration. Oats is the latest to confirm that he won’t be taking the job.
The Alabama coach confirmed he will be remaining with the program heading into the 2026-27 season.
We are good! He’s not going anywhere!
UNC will have to look elsewhere. It’ll be fascinating to see who they end up with.
