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College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson St. John’s vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, 7:10 p.m. UConn vs. Michigan State — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 9:45 p.m. Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Alabama vs. Michigan — TBS/truTV/HBO Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing

Kenny Smith’s name has been brought up as the new coach of North Carolina following the firing of Hubert Davis. Smith has always been proud of playing for the Tar Heels, and some believe that he could inject a different energy into the program. Smith, however, has zero coaching experience, although he has been a […] The post North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball

St. John’s is preparing for their Sweet 16 matchup on Friday night. It was their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999, and they are looking to make their first run to the Final Four since 1985. As they prepare for their game, head coach Rick Pitino is giving a controversial take about the […] The post Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fran Frascilla slams anonymous ACC coach dissing Hubert Davis an ‘ass-hat’

After another disappointing end to a season, North Carolina fired head basketball coach Hubert Davis this week. When he succeeded Roy Williams as head coach with the Tar Heels, his future looked very bright. Davis led UNC to the championship game in his first season, unfortunately losing a double-digit lead to Kansas in the final. Read more... The post Fran Frascilla slams anonymous ACC coach dissing Hubert Davis an ‘ass-hat’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach

After an early exit in March Madness, North Carolina decided to fire Hubert Davis. This led to speculation about who would replace him at North Carolina. Now, Stephen A. Smith is making clear who he wants to see at North Carolina as the new head coach, speaking about the job on First Take. “You hire Kenny Smith. […] The post Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"It would be a return to glory" – Stephen A. Smith thinks UNC should hire Kenny Smith after disappointing NCAA tournament – Basketball Network

"It would be a return to glory" - Stephen A. Smith thinks UNC should hire Kenny Smith after disappointing NCAA tournament  Basketball Network

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Brad Stevens Makes Decision on UNC Vacancy After Hubert Davis Firing

The search for the next North Carolina head coach has taken a major turn. Following the news that the Tar Heels have moved on from Hubert Davis after five seasons, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was on top of the list of targets. However, those hoping for a ...

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NCAA Tournament Winner Likely Shortlisted to Replace Hubert Davis

Tuesday night rocked the College Basketball world as the news that Hubert Davis is leaving North Carolina was made public. With the Tar Heels beginning the hunt for their next leader, one name has potentially surged to the top of the short list: Florida’s Todd Golden. Fresh off a national ...

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Brad Stevens swiftly bows out as North Carolina head coach candidate

There is a job opening in North Carolina right now after Hubert Davis was fired as coach on Tuesday. The decision came just a few days after the Tar Heels were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The high-profile vacancy is expected to garner a lot of interest. It was reported that […] The post Brad Stevens swiftly bows out as North Carolina head coach candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Billy Donovan Coaching Rumors Signal Big Changes Ahead for Bulls

The Chicago Bulls could be headed for a major organizational shift, and it may start on the sidelines. On Tuesday, North Carolina fired head coach Hubert Davis after five seasons, triggering a high-profile coaching search. According to multiple reports, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has emerged as an early name connected to the vacancy, creating […] The post Billy Donovan Coaching Rumors Signal Big Changes Ahead for Bulls appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Top 5 Hubert Davis replacements as next North Carolina basketball coach

On Tuesday evening, North Carolina basketball made the expected decision to fire head coach Hubert Davis. The move came on the heels of a 19-point blown lead against No. 11 seed VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and now the Tar Heels will head into the most talked-about coaching search in the […] The post Top 5 Hubert Davis replacements as next North Carolina basketball coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scott Van Pelt lays out hard truth about Hubert Davis’ North Carolina tenure

North Carolina basketball is one of the most prominent brands in college hoops history. It is not supposed to be a punchline. Despite coming just short of a national championship in his first year at the helm and winning 20 games or more in five consecutive seasons, Hubert Davis was unable to foster consistent excellence […] The post Scott Van Pelt lays out hard truth about Hubert Davis’ North Carolina tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson breaks silence on Hubert Davis firing

As predicted by many, Hubert Davis was fired by North Carolina after another dismal exit in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 6 Tar Heels were upset by No. 11 VCU in overtime in the first round, putting Davis’ job in peril. Fans lambasted Davis for UNC’s early elimination and urged the program to fire him. […] The post North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson breaks silence on Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 Coaches North Carolina Should Target After Reportedly Moving On From Hubert Davis

North Carolina is making headlines as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that the Tar Heels are parting ways with head coach Hubert Davis.“Hubert Davis will not return as North Carolina’s head coach, per Jeff Borzello and me, Thamel wrote Tuesday on X. “He’s spent the last five years as the head coach of the Tar […] The post 5 Coaches North Carolina Should Target After Reportedly Moving On From Hubert Davis appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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North Carolina basketball fires Hubert Davis after March Madness meltdown

2025-26 was a lost season for North Carolina basketball as soon as star forward Caleb Wilson went down with a hand injury, but the Tar Heels were still hoping for a better March Madness result than they got. In the first round on Thursday, North Carolina blew a 19-point lead against No. 11 seed VCU […] The post North Carolina basketball fires Hubert Davis after March Madness meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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McDonald’s All-American standouts who flopped after game

The McDonald’s All-American Game has pitted the best high school basketball players in the country against each other since 1978. There have been numerous iconic performances and legendary matchups in the game, and oftentimes, star performers end up thriving in their basketball careers for years to come. All-time NBA greats, such as Michael Jordan and […] The post McDonald’s All-American standouts who flopped after game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Freak Rugby Athlete Rejects Shady South Carolina Offer To Spark Bidding War Before First Football Snap

Neff Giwa has never played a competitive down of football. That has not stopped big-time college programs from trying to secure his signature. The freak rugby athlete will land a massive NIL package to play a new sport. Where his college career begins has yet to be determined. Giwa is a massive human being, standing […] The post Freak Rugby Athlete Rejects Shady South Carolina Offer To Spark Bidding War Before First Football Snap appeared first on BroBible.

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Hubert Davis Radio Show Abruptly Postponed As North Carolina AD Refuses To Confirm Likely Firing

Uncertainty currently surrounds the future of North Carolina basketball following a first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. Will Hubert Davis be fired? The head coach’s status with the Tar Heels is in flux. While many believe a move is imminent, the athletic director refuses to confirm the suspicions. Will the program be searching for a […] The post Hubert Davis Radio Show Abruptly Postponed As North Carolina AD Refuses To Confirm Likely Firing appeared first on BroBible.

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