UNC fires Hubert Davis after historic NCAA Tournament first-round collapse against VCU

UNC fires Hubert Davis after historic NCAA Tournament first-round collapse against VCU

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham said the program must 'compete more consistently at an elite level' after Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead

Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts during the first half against the VCU Rams in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the first half against the VCU Rams in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during practice ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 18, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

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