Hubert Davis ESPN College GameDay Interview from Apr 5, 2021

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[@chriswalker4345]

Coach Smith is smiling from above.

[@coachtscorner2994]

AMEN to that!

[@colorad6018]

Who?

[@davidloman7474]

Heel yeah!!!

[@jrdancy]

As a diehard lifelong UNC fan, i felt good about the hire but this interview sold me. Hubert really has tarheel blue blood running through his veins, and that will drive and motivate him to the do the best for the program..... TAR HEELS

[@sicily7220]

Completely Agree.

[@Happyman1959]

Agreed

[@jasonclark5682]

I totally felt the same way. His answer to Greenberg question was completely genuine. I'm sold! GDTBATH

[@vanmoody]

I am a diehard lifelong IU Hoosier fan and can say I have always had great respect for Coach Davis both as a player,coach and as a man.

[@KK-uq4qm]

Wholeheartedly agree!

[@calebwarrington597]

He may relate a little bit better to today’s guys. And that may be all it takes. His heart is definitely in Chapel Hill

[@richardminter9462]

Duke fan here. So happy for Hubert, always liked him. Right man for the job, he deserves it!

[@AAAGameVids]

see people, we UNC/Duke fans can get along sometimes 😅 on a serious note, when Coach K retires i think Duke will choose a Duke alum to replace him as well.

[@lawrencecooper9340]

i didnt realize this dude was that funny. i believe he is going to do great. awesome and humble

[@sportsguy0518]

I remember growing up and watching Hubert on College Gameday with Rece, Bilas, and Digger Phelps. Saturday mornings with those guys with the best. And to see him now become the Head Coach for UNC is just awesome. Good luck Coach Davis!

[@TKDSanford]

I like him even more after this interview. I’m already excited for next season.

[@ashbyt1]

He's the man for the Job. Very Impressive.

[@daltonharmon5949]

And his White wife

[@nashvillan76]

He’s a trip! Congrats, COACH Davis! Glad we kept it in the family.

[@kennethcraddock7604]

Great hire keeping it in the family. I didn't like basketball as a kid because l wasn't good at it but l lived in Greensboro in '77 and became addicted to UNC basketball watching Dean Smith and Phil Ford and being became a big fan. Great hire good luck Coach Hubert Davis.

[@brendenm9701]

This dude is so awesome and humble. Super happy for him, his heart is most definitely in the right place!

[@johnthornton4266]

Hubert is the right man for the job. Roy hand picked Davis 10 years ago to be the "Chosen One". He had a lot of guys to pass on what Dean chose Roy carry on. 24 years into his career Hubert was a talking head at ESPN. Put his name in the mix for an open position on Roy's staff. He was a little more than the right guy for that job. He is the one, the one that has everything to be the next generation of NCAA Basketball coach. As well as keeping the Carolina family tight and the next chapter has started

[@jeffmason9415]

Such a great hire! Any kid would be lucky to play for Hubert, because he cares deeply about everyone’s success.

[@michaelangelo9024]

Say what you want now. But this man will have UNC in the Final 4 within the next 2-3 years. Mark it down.

[@jameswill4065]

It might be this year if they keep playing like this.

[@Bro_DT]

Welp

[@adereiojones9889]

Congratulations Coach Davis! Happy for u...Let's Get it!!!

[@robertbailey2345]

I'm So Proud Of The University of North Carolina

[@christopherphillips8027]

My North Carolina Tarheels made the absolute right choice here. Hubert Davis will make a fine head coach. Now, we just need the right players and get back to Carolina basketball.

[@davidloman7474]

The hiring of Hubert Davis is the best thing that could of happened to North Carolina except maybe if Roy would of stayed a few more years. This was planned by Roy for over 9 years. He handpicked Hubert from ESPN and has been grooming him to take over ever since the day Hubert took the job. He's ready for this and we are lucky to have him. Go Heels!!

[@marcussnider362]

If roy would've stayed a few more years?? No.... It was time for him to step down and he knew it

[@ChristopherX30]

So glad we got our guy!! Congrats, Coach Hubert!

[@chriscannon5822]

He deserves it happy for Hubert!

[@countd5955]

You're going to be great, Hubert.

[@jm9065]

If you listen to how he answered Greenberg's question and didn't want to put on a Tar Heel jersey and run through a wall for Hubert, we don't want you here.

[@jb3ism256]

Disagree

[@nonenoney2618]

All I heard was, he was proud to marry a white woman and have biracial kids which had nothing to do with him accepting this coaching position! I'm surprised he got the job at all for even responding in a way that had nothing to do with his desire to coach the team.

[@dbeazrn3934]

As a Tarheel.....WE LOVE OUR CAROLINA FAMILY!!! Obvious & BEST choice!!! COACH DAVIS...YOU ARE HOME!!! Keeping in the family....Thank You Coach Smith AND Coach Williams! The Tarheel Basketball Family is about much more than basketball !! #UNCTARHEELS

[@anthonygreen3331]

What a great day for Hubert and his family. What a great day for the state of North Carolina. Can't help but think about his uncle Sir Walter Davis not in the hall of fame. Maybe this will push him in there. Good luck Hubert.

[@oceanpyrate]

I nominate his Uncle Walter, for the Heels Shooting Coach. Those of you that know.....know why.

[@mwm1023]

8 points in 16 seconds with no 3 point line

[@Soakitincider69]

Walter could hit the three with his eyes closed....oh with .08 left on the clock

[@KK-uq4qm]

Yes!

[@cattigereyes1]

Only time will tell UNC is a big job to fill! Fans have high expectations and recruiting will be interesting to see! Good luck sir!

[@That4LeafClover]

I was hesitant at first... but listening to Davis in this interview. Perfect Choice! I'm sold!

[@jesusgeek7680]

As a louisville fan i have always love the university of North Carolina i like this hire.

[@jarrellmason9080]

Slam dunk of a hire. Let's go Coach Davis and GDTBATH

[@colorad6018]

They should’ve hired Shaka smart

[@jarrellmason9080]

@@colorad6018 I don't think Shaka Smart would have flown well over here just because Carolina tends to go in house for hires.

[@deborahjoyner6696]

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! We are pulling for you, Coach Davis! Our prayers are with you.

[@mr.christopher79]

i like him naming dean first when talking about believing in the way coaching should be done

[@harryweisbecker773]

Coach Davis!

[@sicily7220]

I am glad it was kept in the UNC Family. Could not think anyone better. I always thought it be Wes Miller or Hubert Davis. Congrats Coach Davis. The only thing, this makes me feel old because I remember Hubert Davis as freshmen at UNC. 😁 (Jeff Lebo, JR Reid, Scott Williams, George Lynch, Montross, Phelps, Donald Williams, Hubert Davis era). BTW Powerful story About Coach Smith when he was recruited.

[@philipvankampen3394]

Such a great choice! Truly a man of character and an amazing player. It seems like a natural choice.

[@jimmyjames6882]

I'm a Kentucky, but I've been a Hubert Davis fan since his days in New York. Happy for him, he deserves this opportunity.

[@hodell82]

Congrats to Hubert Davis. As a UNC alum, I do hope that he does make some changes in terms of philosophy - a greater stress on defense and shooting. We don't always need four players over 6'10".

[@soupbone132]

All of NC loves you Hubert Davis!!! GO HEELS!!! YOU ROCK Coach Davis!!!

[@jamesschuh3859]

Ah yes once again the flame 🔥 has a spark. The awesomeness continues with this successful Tar Heel Program.

[@chadconrad126]

Pure class!

[@melabbott1894]

I hope Walker Kessler was listening to that.

[@luckyluciano6552]

He’s missing out😂😂if it weren’t for him though, I think Roy would’ve stayed.

[@tarheel72681]

Screw Kessler!!! If he doesn't wanna put the work in to become a player that deserves to get more minutes then we're better off without him.

[@halfwaydecent6842]

Actually, this confirms Kessler made the right decision. He's got 3-pt range and didn't want to spend his college yrs. banging in the paint.

[@duramaxxn]

he can go join the Wear brothers in mediocrity

[@OhioRunsBoxing]

Love listening to Hubert talk

[@scottworley1479]

I hope he can prove any and all critics wrong. I like Hubert as a player and an assistant coach, I just pray he can have the same success coaching as he had as a player at Carolina. He has some huge shoes to fill.

[@jb3ism256]

Great interinterview ! now lets get some W's 👊🏽

[@FelipeRubio85]

I’m super excited we got our new coach he’s definitely the right guy!

[@MB-jv9kz]

Congrats, Coach Davis! Heels, always!

[@Phez8]

Great interview

[@jerryorrell4856]

Hubert will do just fine.

[@chasemaxwell290]

Didn’t want this video to end

[@insynkfg]

I was not only impressed by all that Hubert Davis said. I was touched by his emotion, commitment, integrity and spirituality. After getting so bogged down by four years of crooked and creepy politicians and the overwhelming effect of the confining and murderous pandemic, Hubert Davis is a very welcome sweet, refreshing Carolina breeze.

[@AAAGameVids]

i loved Hubert as a player, and as a life long UNC fan obviously i hope he does well as a coach. however, even if he doesnt do very well as a coach ill always love him as a Tar Heel regardless.

[@lilpenny1982]

Next head coach of UNC

[@JNovoa-cu4pv]

I’ve heard ppl complain that he has no head coaching experience, like so what ? He’s also a former player and was an assistant/student of Roy Williams for a long time. This was probably UNC’s long term plan, hope it works out.

[@charljack]

Very humble responses

[@mags4971]

UNC couldn’t have made a better choice. The future is bright

[@conradeaton4311]

He is the right man for the job!

[@Pookie_Poo843]

Damn, UNC made a gr8 Hire....Duke is in trouble 😳!!

[@randallmadison9910]

Cmon fellas! Support Davis!!!! This is UNC basketball! It is in the family!!!! Keep going to UNC!!!!!!

[@jeremyearly8762]

He should lead with that when he's recruiting.

[@DanO12345]

Great hire.

[@rampaget8437]

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEAD COACH HUBERT DAVIS! Has a nice ring to it

[@tlr8879]

Hmmmmm. Wonder who’s his assistants will be?

[@coachprescott72]

Go Heels! Great hire

[@NealB123]

Coach Davis is the Man! Go Tar Heels!

[@synceredufont7836]

Y know Steve Robinson as head coach Just asking!!

[@tonyladokguy8985]

Great hire. Now, let's get some guys who can hit 3-pointers and finish at the basket.

[@ttke39]

One thing for sure he will go after all the Raw talent bring back that UNC Swag back.

[@dogman5334]

Please recruit guards that can shoot 3s and drive to basket and pass.

[@Emanuelhenderson1]

Wait UNC has a JV team?😂

[@oneSmokie1]

10:30 is the absolute best part of the whole interview

[@shantankrovvidi9309]

And now he's taken us to a Final Four! Said the same stuff then as he does now

[@jasonsbrain9822]

He even kinda looks like Roy 💯

[@ccth22]

He’s the perfect guy for UNC...

[@udfrxsty1854]

#1 unc fan right here

[@glencoleman1]

I am proud my truck is white....

[@jbwc]

Former North Carolina Walter Davis nephew

[@francisturner2482]

He a OREO cookie and his BLACK CARD BEEN REVOKED!

[@ryanmonroe94]

Safe pick but he deserves an opportunity.

[@colechristman]

Can’t beat 7:35 🙌🏼 Sold!

[@clintmoses957]

CAROLINA FAMILY

[@CWFL5]

Didn’t love the hire, but solid interview. We better be getting some transfers and fast!

[@MrBmick79]

"that was cool"

[@daltonharmon5949]

So what is your White wife have to do with coaching a basketball team

[@davidweaver4882]

He needs to get that Black Lives Matters " Unity" crap off those jerseys. There shouldn't be anything on there but the player's name, number, and North Carolina.

[@zaredkramp540]

The woebegone particle classically grab because basin unfortunately hammer until a imported bread. absent, legal adjustment

[@boobiegibson6350]

Should have taken Wes Miler

[@AAAGameVids]

either would have been fine to me.

[@halfwaydecent6842]

So he's going to continue the 1980s style of play? Isn't that the biggest gripe UNC fans had w/ Roy W? "I'm not the right man for the job... I'm heading to the golf course. Oh btw, nothing changes." lol

[@sicily7220]

I truly believe Coach Williams left because of the recruiting rules change; not that he could not coach anymore. He was 2 years removed from the back to back years being in the championship game From Dean Smith to Williams it was about relationships with the players and the parents; Suggest to look at some of the stories when Coach Smith passed away. Alot of stories from his former players.

[@halfwaydecent6842]

@@sicily7220 Yes, he did have recent success, although the last 3 early tourney exits were brutal. College hoops has changed just in the last few yrs. as teams spread the floor. Frankly, stepping aside and letting his assistants continue his style seems like an ego trip for Roy as opposed to moving the program forward.

[@gmlee73]

Remind me, which other teams have won 3 national championships in the past 17 years?

[@shintoestockx4978]

The faithful valley provisionally rock because minister progressively back since a uncovered tights. glossy, knowing bit

[@tyrishasmith-grady703]

He’s proud that his wife is white!

[@lvplackbussy9831]

Surprised he didn't mention his white wife. #SELLOUT

[@xr4ti548]

Sad to say, but with this hire North Carolina will end up like the once proud Indiana.

[@tlr8879]

Stop kidding yourself. Indiana basketball does not compare to UNC basketball. Hubert will do just fine. Go Heels!

[@udfrxsty1854]

First baby

[@jamoney8812]

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