UNC Coach Hubert Davis Communicates with Duke's Jon Scheyer After Court Storm

Davis stands by UNC Athletics Director's apology to Duke following fan incident.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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North Carolina head basketball coach Hubert Davis revealed he has communicated with Duke head coach Jon Scheyer after UNC fans stormed the court following their victory over the Blue Devils on Saturday. The court storming occurred before the game was officially over, leading to concerns about player and staff safety. UNC was fined $50,000 by the ACC for violating the league's event security policy.

Why it matters

The court storming incident has raised concerns about fan behavior and the need to better protect players and staff during high-intensity rivalry games. As two of the top college basketball programs in the country, UNC and Duke have a long-standing rivalry, and managing fan interactions is crucial to ensuring the safety of all involved.

The details

In his weekly ACC press conference, Davis said he has communicated with Scheyer since the incident, but did not provide further details. UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham had previously apologized to Duke immediately after the game. Davis stated he stands by Cunningham's comments on the matter.

  • UNC defeated Duke 71-68 on Saturday, February 4, 2026.
  • The court was stormed by UNC fans before the game was officially over.
  • The ACC fined UNC $50,000 for violating the league's event security policy.

The players

Hubert Davis

The head basketball coach for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

Jon Scheyer

The head basketball coach for the Duke University Blue Devils.

Bubba Cunningham

The Athletic Director for the University of North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I have. I've had communication with Jon (Scheyer).”

— Hubert Davis, Head Coach, UNC Tar Heels (on3.com)

“I feel comfortable with the comments that Bubba (Cunningham) made after the game.”

— Hubert Davis, Head Coach, UNC Tar Heels (on3.com)

What’s next

UNC will face Miami on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, and then host Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 15, 2026, before their next rivalry game against NC State on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved security measures and fan management protocols at high-profile college basketball games, especially in heated rivalries like UNC-Duke, to ensure the safety of players, coaches, and staff.