UNC Searches For Hubert Davis' Successor + Will Wade To LSU? + Sweet 16 Preview
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's head coaching search following the firing of Hubert Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU and March Madness.
The situation involving Hubert Davis and North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has shifted rapidly, as UNC officially fired Davis following five seasons as head coach. UNC has now launched a major national head coach search led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham, bringing in a professional search firm and consulting key stakeholders, and the program has signaled it is open to candidates outside its traditional “Carolina family.” The school’s early top target, Brad Stevens, currently President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, has already removed himself from consideration, turning down the UNC job and another reported top choice has also declined interest. Meanwhile, several high‑profile names are being discussed as strong fits, including NBA‑experienced coach Billy Donovan, who has not ruled out interest; University of Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, who says he is focused on his current team; ACC coaches such as T.J. Otzelberger, Dusty May, Nate Oats and others like Mark Few, Grant McCasland and Todd Golden are also in the mix, though buyout costs and their own commitments are complicating the picture. Who should UNC get?
The connection between Will Wade and LSU Tigers men's basketball goes well beyond simple rumors and has become one of the biggest storylines around NC State Wolfpack men's basketball right now. Wade previously coached at LSU from 2017 to 2022, where he had significant success before being fired amid NCAA issues, and many of his former professional relationships there still matter today. Recently, LSU has shown serious interest in bringing him back, with reports indicating that key figures connected to Wade are either already in place or being positioned within the program to support a potential reunion. The situation has escalated from speculation to something more concrete, as Wade has reportedly met with NC State officials to discuss LSU’s interest, signaling that conversations are happening behind the scenes. Will Will Wade leave NC State for LSU? How should NC State fans feel right now?
March Madness is currently in the Sweet 16 round with games taking place today and tomorrow. These matchups determine which teams will advance to the Elite Eight. Notable contests today include Illinois vs. Houston and other games such as Nebraska vs. Iowa, Texas vs. Purdue and Arkansas vs. Arizona as part of the Sweet 16 slate. Tomorrow, additional Sweet 16 games will conclude the round, including key matchups like St. John’s vs. Duke, UConn vs. Michigan State, Michigan vs. Alabama and Iowa State vs. Tennessee in the East and Midwest Regions. Following these results, the Elite Eight is scheduled for March 28-29, narrowing the field further, with the Final Four set for April 4 and the National Championship on April 6. Who will advance?
