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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 14 MIN

Michigan Vs. UConn Preview & Latest On UNC Men’s Basketball Coaching Search

from The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s ongoing search for a new men’s basketball coach, debate why the program remains without a hire two weeks after Hubert Davis was fired, weigh whether the decision to let Davis go was premature or necessary to preserve the Tar Heels’ winning culture and preview tonight's National Championship game. Tomorrow marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis. Since then, UNC has launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the ability to maintain the Tar Heels’ winning culture. Despite all this, UNC is still without a coach. Why is that? Who will be the next UNC men's basketball coach? Was firing Hubert Davis a knee-jerk reaction? Tonight, the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship tips off as the Michigan Wolverines face the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan comes in riding momentum from a dominant Final Four win over Arizona. UConn, meanwhile, has also reached the title game, continuing the program’s long tradition of excellence. Beyond the championship itself, this game carries bigger implications: a win for UConn would cement head coach Dan Hurley’s legacy and reaffirm the Huskies’ place among college basketball elites, while Michigan has the chance to capture its first national title since 1989 and solidify its status as a powerhouse under coach Dusty May. Who will win?

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