The University of North Carolina announced Tuesday night that they are parting ways with head men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis. According to a release the decision was made by Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham and Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark, who will transition to AD on July 1.
“We appreciate all that Hubert has done for Carolina as a player, assistant coach, head coach and community leader – he has helped make special memories we will never forget,” Cunningham said. “This was not an easy decision because of Hubert’s tremendous character and all he has given to the program, but we must move forward in a way that allows our team to compete more consistently at an elite level.”
Newmark added: “Hubert cares deeply for our University, and it has been inspiring to watch him instill that love and Tar Heel tradition into the players he has coached. Chancellor Roberts, Bubba and I join all of the Carolina community in thanking Hubert and his family for all they have done for UNC.”
The university will pay the remainder of Davis’ contract that was just extended last year and runs through March of June of 2030.
Hubert Davis finishes his tenure at UNC with an overall record of 125-54, which includes an 8-4 record in the NCAA Tournament. His best season was his first as head coach – leading the Tar Heels to the National Championship game and an ACC regular season title.
The team missed the tournament entirely the next year after a entering the season as the number one team in the country.
Versus top 25 teams Davis was 18-24 and against Quad 1 teams he was 26-42.
A national search is underway for the Tar Heels’ next head coach. Cunningham and Newmark are leading the search and Carolina has hired executive search firm Turnkey ZRG to assist. Cunningham and Newmark also will consult with an advisory group comprised of a key stakeholders including former players, former coaches and supporters of UNC Athletics.
