While the news of Hubert Davis’s hire was not a shock to those who follow UNC basketball closely, especially with the premium placed on the “Carolina Family,” the timing of the announcement was a bit of a surprise. No need to wait to interview coaches still in the tournament, Bubba Cunningham was ready to pull the trigger. While the introductory press conference is this afternoon, the congratulations have been pouring in since Carolina put the news out yesterday on Twitter.
Here is a rundown of some of the notables.
Recent Players
Colleagues (Coaching and ESPN)
I’m so excited for Hubert.