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John Tortorella was hired as Vegas Golden Knights coach with eight games left to spark a playoff push after Bruce Cassidy was fired. Captain Mark Stone said the team’s energy had gone stale and needs a jolt, while Jack Eichel suggested only minor system tweaks and a sharper start are needed as Vegas, third in the Pacific, fights for a wild-card berth.
Vegas Golden Knights named John Tortorella head coach after firing Bruce Cassidy, hoping his proven energy and no-nonsense style can spark a struggling, talent-rich team that has tumbled in the Pacific standings after the Olympic break; Tortorella brings a Stanley Cup, two Jack Adams Awards, and a reputation for demanding non-negotiables as he tries to turn around a slide and win games.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and appointed John Tortorella to lead the team down the stretch, with Vegas at 32-26-16 and third in the Pacific, 3-5-2 in their last 10 games; GM Kelly McCrimmon credited Cassidy for delivering the 2023 Stanley Cup and said Tortorella’s Cup-winning experience will help the club as it navigates a pivotal stretch of the season.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer says he understands and sympathizes with Hubert Davis after Davis was fired by North Carolina, noting the pressures and fragility of leading a storied program; Scheyer, who also followed a legendary coach at Duke, emphasizes the demanding nature of coaching as Duke eye s a return to the Final Four.
Marcus Peters is named head football coach at Oakland's McClymonds High School, succeeding his father Michael Peters who retired after 33 years and five state titles; Peters, a former NFL All-Pro, had served as a volunteer assistant and now aims to continue the program’s legacy.
North Carolina dismissed Hubert Davis after a season marked by injuries and inconsistency, climaxing with an 82-78 overtime loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament that erased a 19-point second-half lead. The Tar Heels dealt with multiple injuries, a rotating lineup, and leadership questions, prompting internal reviews and booster input that led to a decision to reset and pursue a coach from outside the Tar Heel family.
North Carolina’s hunt for a new men’s basketball coach is underway after Hubert Davis’s departure, with top targets T.J. Otzelberger and Tommy Lloyd publicly signaling commitment to their current programs, though neither has ruled out UNC once their seasons conclude, keeping the coaching carousel alive as the NCAA Tournament continues.
Will Wade is leaving NC State after one season to return to LSU as head coach, a move that, if confirmed, would lead LSU to fire Matt McMahon. Wade’s return comes amid his controversial LSU tenure and sanctions history, while his lone year in Raleigh produced a 20-14 record and barely earned an NCAA Tournament berth; NC State’s buyout drops to $3 million on April 1 and could be settled.
Gerry McNamara launches his era at Syracuse with a culture-first plan—emphasizing brotherhood, relentless competition, and accountability as non-negotiables—to return the program to national relevance; a ticketed welcome event is planned, and transfer Gavin Doty has entered the portal, signaling potential roster movement tied to the new coach.
North Carolina has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons, with no immediate successor announced.
UNC announced a leadership change in its men's basketball program: head coach Hubert Davis will not return after five seasons. A national search for his replacement is underway, led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham and executive associate AD Steve Newmark (who will become AD on July 1), with Turnkey ZRG assisting and an advisory group of key stakeholders guiding the process. UNC will honor Davis’s contract. Davis, a former Tar Heel player and NBA veteran, helped UNC win a national title as an assistant in 2017 and became head coach in 2021.
North Carolina fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday, ending his five-year tenure after a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. Davis led the Tar Heels to a 2022 national title game appearance and had periods of success, but the program also faced inconsistent results and rising roster costs. He leaves with a buyout exceeding $5 million under a contract through 2029-30, and UNC will begin searching for a new head coach.
USF has named Kristy Curry as the head coach of the Bulls' women's basketball program, signaling a new era for the team.
Minnesota named St. Cloud State’s Brett Larson as its new men’s hockey head coach, replacing Bob Motzko. Reactions on social media have been largely negative, with critics questioning his resume and recent Huskies performance. Larson will need to win over a demanding fan base by quickly building his roster and staff—rumors point to Cory Laylin and Matt Cullen as potential assistants—as the Gophers chase national prominence.
Creighton coach Greg McDermott retires after 16 seasons and will be succeeded by longtime assistant Alan Huss. Huss, a former Creighton player who later led High Point to its first NCAA Tournament appearance, takes over as McDermott leaves with a 365-188 Creighton record and Elite Eight runs; the Bluejays enter the Crown tournament at 15-17 as Huss prepares to take the helm.