In this episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith teams up with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Shae Cornette to talk about the recent dismissal of Hubert Davis as the head coach of the University of North Carolina basketball team. The discussion covers the reasons behind the firing and explores potential candidates to take over the coaching position. The conversation also touches on comparisons between UNC and rival Duke, highlighting the challenges faced by the Tar Heels program.
The hosts also debate whether UNC should consider coaches from outside the traditional Tar Heel network, with Stephen A. and Mad Dog expressing differing views on the best path forward for the team. This episode offers insight into the evolving coaching landscape at UNC and what the future may hold for one of college basketball’s storied programs.