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While you could be right, I don't think we have any evidence to think it will happen.
If Hubert is a good recruiter - and we have some reason to think so - he should be able to snag good players from the portal to fill the holes. That's if the PTB don't drag their heels on making a decision.
If the current players like him - which seems probable - we shouldn't lose anyone else.
The transition for returning players should be easy, even if Hubert does tinker with Roy's system.
To me, all of that adds up to Hubert hitting the ground running.
If he's a crappy coach, we'll find out pretty quickly. But he'll have the tools to succeed, if he has the necessary coaching chops.
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To pretend that we know who would fit and work out is ridiculous. A few years ago many would’ve wanted Shaka but that doesn’t look like such a sure thing now. From a fan’s perspective Doherty looked like a really good choice. If he had Hubert’s temperament he might still be here. We are all guessing with our own tastes in mind.
I would like our hiring process to be devoid of race considerations, but there may not be a more liberal, “woke” university in the country than UNC. It’s why I wouldn’t want my child to go there. I think Dean intentionally chose a POC to succeed him, and Phil would have been his successor had alcoholism not derailed his chance(s). I also think Roy intentionally chose a POC to be his successor. To say that race isn’t a pretty big factor in this decision is just being naive.
Barring UNC hiring a proven, well established coach, I’d bet my money on Hubert, Stack, or Robinson. I’ll be surprised if it’s not Hubert. He’s such a nice man, I just hope he can coach.
Barring UNC hiring a proven, well established coach, I’d bet my money on Hubert, Stack, or Robinson. I’ll be surprised if it’s not Hubert. He’s such a nice man, I just hope he can coach.
Wes just got a transfer from Clemson to commit to UNCG. Not sure why he gets the ?
I'm surprised you're still a fan of the team! lol
You wouldn't want your child to attend the school??? Seriously?
I think, for many here, it’s ALL about winning. Setting an example for the university community, making sure the players grow and receive an education, none of those things enter into it. I think it’s going to depend on how the administration sees things. Basketball has to win to help support the other sports, but is that all of the equation?
If I had all those answers... well... I'd provide them.
The way it's panning-out, Roy wanted Hubert Davis before Roy ever announced he was retiring. And, Roy Williams is Carolina Basketball. He gets what he wants. The whole thing is starting to look like a charade to me.
Wouldn't want things like "diversity and equality" to rub off on the young lad. Gotta raise them up right!
Roy has put pressure on Bubba to be as diverse as possible in this decision, however, it's largely Bubba's decision to make. he is absolutely looking outside the family and this starts with a Mark Few conversation, which should take place in the next 48 hours.
This is going to be like if Saban retired and Alabama hired the linebackers coach who has been on staff a few years after working at South Mobile Junior High School to replace Saban.
relax, no one has been hired yet. Holtman is being interviewed and Few has yet to have a detailed conversation with Bubba. be patient.
that doesnt mean a candidate has been hired. it may or may not even be about the job. we'll see.
probably so. they had 3 previously unscheduled meetings in March alone. this is not crazy unusual, especially given the Covid/Zoom set up.
yeah looks like Hubert. bummer. i like him and wish him the best but he wasnt on my dream list 
yeah looks like Hubert. bummer. i like him and wish him the best but he wasnt on my dream list
If he is the choice then that is sad he is the best you can do.
I’ll be a believer this was the right hire when Hubert calls a TO during an opponent’s first half run.
I'll be a believe when I see Black on the bench to start the first game.
The two things I want Hubert to do differently than Roy:
1. CALL A TIME OUT
2. Play the better player. No favoritism to upperclassmen when it is clear there are better options (i.e. Leaky getting 30 minutes a game this past season).
Good hire now let’s concentrate on getting some transfer bigs here and get the returning players ready for a summer on campus...
This is the darkest day in the history of UNC basketball. The powers that be have hired someone who is even less qualified than Matt Doherty was. They could have hired coaches with far greater resumes, but no, they had to go with a feel good hire just because he is an alum, combined with a dose of desiring to make a social statement. There is no logical reason to go with Hubert over Wes Miller. I am disappointed that Bubba chose not to be an adult and say no, we will not hire someone with no head coaching experience. Unfortunately, these days emotion too often trumps logic. I hope we have more level headed people making the next basketball hire in the next 5 years, because we will have another coaching search soon enough.
So sad to read some of these comment. But no matter what Hubert Davis is UNC men's bball coach. lol
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Bleed, your sources were way off on this one. We didn’t interview a single person outside the family.
