5 North Carolina coaching replacements after Hubert Davis fired

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From the moment UNC lost to VCU in the first round of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament, it felt like head coach Hubert Davis was on his way out.

And that turned out to be the case on Tuesday night, per reports: Despite compiling a 125-54 record that included a Final Four in 2022 that resulted in a loss to Kansas, Davis is out at Chapel Hill.

So who could the Tar Heels hire to replace the former player turned coach? Good question. Here's a list of some names who have been thrown out by fans on social media after the news broke:

Todd Golden​

Timeline coming together?

UNC needs a home run hire. Go get him. https://t.co/o7CYgl2l1X

— Jordan Falls (@JordanFalls) March 23, 2026

Mark Byington​

If UNC whiffs on Donovan, Lloyd, May and Golden. They should hire Mark Byington but only if Tyler Tanner comes with him. https://t.co/EuhK6qThbF

— RRinehart (@RRinehart2012) March 22, 2026

TJ Otzelberger​

UNC will hire Byington or TJ Otzelberger, I’m getting a feeling https://t.co/s7Q4vMR05n

— Will (@queencitywill) March 25, 2026

Tommy Lloyd​

Tommy Lloyd mentioned on the hot board for the UNC job.

Personally I think he would make a FANTASTIC hire for UNC. In fact, I think they should hire him immediately. Like right now. Would do AWESOME at North Carolina. https://t.co/dH6UKWpDlS

— John Nabors (@JohnNaborsShow) March 25, 2026

Nate Oats​

UNC has to make Nate Oats or TJ Otzelberger say no

— Chris Blaylock (@chrisblaylock33) March 25, 2026

This article originally appeared on For The Win: North Carolina coaching candidates after Hubert Davis fired at UNC

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