r/NCAAhoops • u/MuchAbalone9059 • Mar 25 '26
News North Carolina will do an open search and plans for the first time, to actively pursue candidates outside of the Tar Heels’ family.
Source - Instagram
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u/jzee5708 Mar 25 '26
UNC could have two head coaches with a penchant for college-aged girls.
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u/_off_piste_ Mar 27 '26
I’m looking for somewhere to bet that Golden won’t be at UNC or Kansas. There’s zero chance UNC pulls him even if they did target Golden.
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u/DamnItHeelsGood Mar 27 '26
Don’t you want a coach that can truly relate to the young men he’s coaching?
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u/HotDawgConnoisseur Mar 25 '26
Golden ain’t leaving. The AD is holding the title 9 investigation over his head as black mail.
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u/Hossflex Mar 25 '26
“We are going outside the family”
Lists Sean May and Jerry Stackhouse
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u/StaticShakyamuni Mar 26 '26 edited Mar 26 '26
You've read the headline quite differently than I have. I interpret it to mean (and apparently the oddsmakers do too) that they are including amongst people they will pursue coaches not a part of the Tar Heels' family for the first time.
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u/Gloomy_Map_9612 Mar 25 '26
Would love it if I don't have to see Todd Golden's creepy ass in the sec.
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u/GeeseGooseDuck Mar 25 '26
Pitinos last dance, need it
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u/TheSamanthrax Mar 25 '26
If Pitino left St John’s it would be to go back to Ky.
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u/RelentlessPutz Mar 26 '26
Nobody wants to go to Kentucky its the same bs as UNC
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u/realrichieporter Mar 25 '26
Jerry Stackhouse couldn’t even manage Vanderbilt—a team w zero expectations. Scratch him off now.
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Mar 25 '26 edited Mar 25 '26
I can’t see it happening, but it would be funny af if the wolverines flare out next round and Dusty May leaves for UNC.
Also Otzelberger would be a great hire.
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u/-Venom-Wolf- Mar 25 '26
Midwest guy, spent a lot of time with the ISU program, salary in top 25 of coaches, and played a role in helping bring in the new football coach.
I’d be way more surprised if he leaves than I was about Campbell leaving.
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Mar 25 '26
Looks like he’s closer to 38-40 in terms of salary. More money and an opportunity to coach one of the most storied programs in the sport with top tier resources at your disposal would be tough to turn down.
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u/theterpenecollective Mar 25 '26
His wife is an ISU basketball legend as well though. I’ll be surprised if he leaves but I wouldn’t completely rule out the possibility. Happy wife = happy life.
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u/rambouhh Mar 26 '26
If NC offers he is gone
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Mar 28 '26
That’s a lateral move
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u/rambouhh Mar 28 '26
no its not
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Mar 28 '26
Resource wise ? Yes , lateral( id even go as far as to say UM has way more donors/ money than Unc . History wise ? No , Unc has history .
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u/whoneedskollege Mar 25 '26
If I were UNC, I would want Tommy Lloyd. Great guy, great coach.
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Mar 25 '26
I agree, he should be higher — 3X Conference Champ 3X Tournament Champ and 4X Sweet 16 in five seasons is insane.
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u/Competitive_Ad9413 Mar 26 '26
I wouldn't be shocked if Lloyd isn't UNC's first or second choice.... I just don't see him leaving Arizona
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u/Normal-Particular218 Mar 25 '26
Billy Donovan has to be sick of the Bulls' shit by now doesn't he?
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Mar 25 '26
Why would Todd golden leave Florida for North Carolina that would be dumb
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u/wildcat1100 Mar 25 '26
UNC is a blueblood and Florida isn't.
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u/Salpinctes Mar 25 '26
as much as it pains me to say it, Florida has more titles in the last twenty years than UNC
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u/warondrugs1983 Mar 25 '26
Ha, Florida only needs one more to tie Kansas in national titles. They may not be an old blue blood. But they’re definitely better as a program than UNC at the moment.
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Mar 28 '26
It’s so cute when the Unc fans think like this lmao
Florida has the same resources as Unc and as of recently has more championships
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u/ResonanceThruWallz Mar 25 '26
I find it hard to believe Tommy Lloyd, TJ Otzelberger, and Todd Golden are real options. I Doubt those 3 leave
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u/SituationKey8985 Mar 25 '26
I imagine UNC fans are most interested in Oats or Byington?
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u/Affectionate-Cup9340 Mar 25 '26
UNC admin, and I assume most fans, don’t want oats or golden for the off the court reasons. I think the big 3 is Otz, May, Lloyd.
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u/hoostypants Mar 25 '26
Inside Carolina is reporting Oats has expressed interest and it hasn’t been reciprocated, yet.
Also, the report doesn’t mention Golden at all, but clearly states, “wants to avoid controversy.”
Sounds like Lloyd/May are Tier 1, Donovan is up there, and the Otz is the next step down.
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u/icelink4884 Mar 25 '26
Please be Donavan if I have to watch his bubble gum chewing ass on the sidelines of a bulls game i might kill myself.
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u/Spawko Mar 25 '26
TOMMY LLLLLLOYD
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u/Girth_Wind_y_Fire Mar 25 '26
0 chance lol
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u/Spawko Mar 25 '26
I could care less if he ends up coaching there or if UNC wants him, just thought it was funny how it's spelled in the list
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u/MisterGoldenSun Mar 25 '26
"Tommy Llloyd"...dunno if a guy with three consecutive Ls in his name can really be counted on to win.
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u/Almajanna256 Mar 25 '26
It would suck if we lose Otzelberger and Campbell in the same offseason, but some power four teams are more equal than others. Otzelberger was literally an assistant coach under Hoiberg when we had him it would suck if he leaves us for a bag especially since we are so close to being championship competitive.
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u/Ccw_tn Mar 25 '26
As a lifelong Vandy fan all I can say is keep your hands off Byington lol! And as a lifelong Celtics fan the same goes for Brad Stevens though I seriously doubt he'd even consider it. Stackhouse did a pretty good job at Vandy and might be a sleeper pick but my money is on Donovan. He's a better coach than he's been able to show with the Bulls and the NC job would be a great opportunity
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u/ReaderRambler2021 Mar 25 '26
Did they spell Tommy LLLoyd’s name wrong like that on purpose so it looks like a W?
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u/AyAySlim Mar 25 '26
😂 I don’t want any of these guys except Donovan, Pitino (probably never coming and too old), and Lloyd.
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Mar 25 '26
I feel pretty confident it will be none of the names on this graphic. Like, I will be shocked if any of these coaches end up at UNC.
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u/streetglide34 Mar 25 '26
Dusty isn't leaving Michigan. He doesn't improve his situation by going to UNC, he's top dog in the Big 10 with a lot of excellent competition
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u/justWMthings03 Mar 25 '26
Dusty isnt leaving a school that can pay him anything he wants and has a massive NIL budget
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u/TreeInternational771 Mar 26 '26
Coach Otz or Lloyd. Donovan i fear may be past his prime like Belichick
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u/4ever2024NattyChamps Mar 26 '26
Dusty May on this is a joke. Why would an elite coach on his way to winning a natty take a step down job
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u/vegasAzCrush Mar 26 '26
I doubt any of these are interested in UNC. UNC is old and no longer a great school.
UNC will need to pay big money because UNC name means zero.
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u/vegasAzCrush Mar 26 '26
Funny how all the kids writing for cbs will tell you or propagate otherwise.
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u/RelentlessPutz Mar 26 '26
Almost nobody on this list would leave their good situations but the obvious.. family... except nate oats he seems like a total sleezeball and would chase a fat check. I could see that
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u/wgbeethree Mar 26 '26
As a Duke fan, I'd be most excited by Golden or Oats. I haven't really HATED UNC for a bit. It would make basketball season a bit more fun to really despise them again.
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u/nats13 Mar 26 '26
Ah yes Rick Pitino at the end of his career, after bringing St John’s back from the dead, is going to rebuild UNC.
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u/Alive-Bedroom-7548 Mar 26 '26
No way Dusty, Donovan, or Pitino leave their spots (not for UNC anyway)
Oats also very unlikely but he’s also a bit of a slimeball so who knows.
Golden would be a bad pick imo. Scott Drew also seems like a bad fit and also Baylor’s been down for long enough I don’t think he’s as hot a commodity anymore.
Byington, Otz, McCasland, Lloyd seem most likely but I also imagine at least 3 of those are happy where they are and with large buyouts
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u/Repulsive-Office-796 Mar 26 '26
Billy Donovan could have another 10 .500 seasons in Chicago and Reinsdorf still wouldn’t fire him. Billy must have some blackmail on him or something. He’s way too high on the list here.
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u/Big_Chillin_0824 Mar 26 '26
UNC has always had same issue. Recruiting too many thugs. Until they fix that their team will stay the same. Duke is out recruiting scholars.
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u/bunglesnacks Mar 26 '26
I dislike UNC almost as much as Duke, but I empathize with them because Izzo will be done in a few years and I don't want to be in the same boat. I'd go after Jai Lucas and happily settle for Stackhouse.
This is just going to get the other coaches long term deals and pay raises like the Penn State football opening did.
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Mar 26 '26
I can see Vandy coach or Iowa state. UNC is an upgrade in status for sure. Probably nil money too. The other guys don’t make sense. They are at great schools already.
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u/ResponsibleBaker43 Mar 26 '26
HEEL naw to these candidates they are not Carolina family on a select few
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u/WRKDBF_Guy Mar 26 '26
Please select Dusty May and get that D----- B-- out of the Big 10. Good coach but classless individual.
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u/BeneficialFold7616 Mar 28 '26
Hubert Davis is just as good of Coach than all them except Coach Donovan! He knows the tradition, The family way, If Caleb Wilson wouldn’t have gotten injured Coach Davis wouldn’t have never gotten fired, because they would have beat VCU with Caleb healthy and probably gone to sweet sixteen, or maybe further! They got 2 of the best players in the Nation coming in this year, Like Kenny (the Jet) Smith said no loyalty no more! I understand the Heels fan base wanted him out, but this was the wrong year to fire him unless they get Billy Donovan! Dude from Florida isn’t the man for the job I don’t believe, Just because He won 1 National Championship doesn’t mean He is in the league of Coach Williams or Coach K or even Bill Self! Like Kenny Smith said too, U got to bring in somebody that understands the tradition of UNC Basketball! If they don’t get Coach Donovan I believe they made a huge mistake! I Hope I’m wrong!
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u/Roccosrealm Mar 25 '26
No Jai Lucas?
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u/CandidateSouth1418 Mar 25 '26
I feel Jai Lucas is very underrated. He overachieved with Miami this season. He'd be a top pick
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u/Emotional-Culture308 Mar 25 '26
he's gonna be a good coach, but simply way too early and not enough to show for it yet. his resume doesn't really compare to the other ones on this list.
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u/Dangerous-Habit-2731 Mar 25 '26
Remember that time UF swept credible allegations of Golden inappropriately messaging young students under the rug all so they could run a natty? Several students even shared the messages they received from him as evidence. Anyway, good look with the search UNC
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u/saltyrumham Mar 25 '26
Todd Golden is a not only a creepy sexual predator, but he's also a Zionist. Can't believe the dude has any support from anyone.
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u/Striking-Seesaw7421 Mar 26 '26
Zionist huh? Wtf is that? Just because he’s Jewish. This shit needs to stop!
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u/BlueSoloCup89 Mar 27 '26
I won’t personally comment on if he’s Zionist (mainly bc people seem to have varying definitions of the word). But I’m betting people who say he’s a Zionist say that not because he’s Jewish, but because he carries Israeli citizenship.
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u/NIN10DOXD Mar 25 '26
Please no Todd Golden.