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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.
Iowa State, 29-7 on the season under TJ Otzelberger, rides into the Sweet 16 in Chicago and is positioned for an Elite Eight bid as it faces Tennessee, with potential high-stakes matchups against Michigan or Alabama looming in the pursuit of a Final Four appearance.
ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg floated Billy Donovan and Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger as top UNC options after firing Hubert Davis, with Mark Byington also named; he suggested UNC must offer a strong package to attract a top coach, and noted some coaches like Todd Golden and Nate Oats may stay put. Davis went 125-54 in five seasons; after missing the NCAA Tournament in 2023, UNC went 29-8 and reached the Sweet Sixteen in 2024.