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North Carolina's Hubert Davis faces scrutiny after NCAA tournament loss
Adam Schein of the *New York Post* has critiqued Hubert Davis's performance as head coach after North Carolina's recent tournament loss. Davis, who previously exceeded expectations in his first year, now faces questions about his job security.
Hubert Davis, the head coach of the No. 6-seeded North Carolina men's basketball team, is under scrutiny following an 82-78 loss to the No. 11-seeded State Wolfpack. Adam Schein from the *New York Post* has publicly questioned Davis's capability, describing the program as 'A-plus' but the coaching as 'C-minus'. Schein referenced Davis's past performance as a player and assistant coach, while contrasting it with his current challenges. Davis initially took over from Roy Williams, who coached for 18 seasons. In Davis’s first year, the Tar Heels went 29-10 and reached the national championship game, losing to Kansas 72-69. However, North Carolina has since suffered first-round exits in the past two March Madness tournaments.
Key Facts
- North Carolina lost to State Wolfpack 82-78 in the NCAA tournament.
- Adam Schein has criticized Hubert Davis's performance as head coach.
- Schein characterized North Carolina's program as 'A-plus' but the coaching as 'C-minus'.
- Davis's team has lost in the first round of the last two March Madness tournaments.
- In 2021-22, Davis's first year, North Carolina lost the national championship game against Kansas.
- Roy Williams coached North Carolina for 18 seasons before Davis took over.
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- New York Post — Schein Time: It's time for North Carolina to drop 'C-minus' coach Hubert Davis