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UNC Reportedly Loses Trust in Head Coach Hubert Davis After Early NCAA Tournament Exit
The Tar Heels were upset by VCU in the first round, continuing a troubling trend for the storied program.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:50pm
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The University of North Carolina men's basketball team was bounced from the 2026 NCAA Tournament in the first round, suffering an upset loss to mid-major VCU. This early exit has reportedly led UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham to lose trust in head coach Hubert Davis, who may now be on the hot seat just two seasons after taking over the program.
Why it matters
UNC is one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country, with a rich history of success. However, the team has now suffered multiple early NCAA Tournament exits in recent years, raising concerns about the direction of the program under Davis' leadership.
The details
UNC held a 19-point lead in the game against VCU, but the Rams stormed back to pull off the upset. This marks the third time in the last five years that the Tar Heels have been bounced from the NCAA Tournament in the first round, a highly disappointing outcome for a team with national title aspirations.
- UNC was eliminated from the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2026.
The players
Hubert Davis
The current head coach of the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, who took over the program in 2024 after the retirement of legendary coach Roy Williams.
Bubba Cunningham
The athletic director of the University of North Carolina, who is reportedly evaluating Davis' future with the program after the team's early NCAA Tournament exit.
VCU
The mid-major college basketball program that pulled off the upset victory over UNC in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
What they’re saying
“UNC AD Bubba Cunningham texts decision will be made in the coming days.”
— Bubba Cunningham, Athletic Director, University of North Carolina
What’s next
UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham has stated that a decision on Hubert Davis' future as head coach will be made in the coming days.
The takeaway
The early NCAA Tournament exit for the storied UNC basketball program has raised serious questions about the direction of the team under head coach Hubert Davis. With the school's athletic director signaling a decision is imminent, Davis' future with the Tar Heels appears to be in jeopardy.
