History of Hubert Davis in Timeline

Hubert Davis is an American college basketball coach and former professional player, currently the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. He played college basketball at North Carolina from 1988 to 1992. Davis then had a 12-year NBA career (1992-2004), playing for six teams, including the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, where he set franchise three-point shooting records. He is also the nephew of former Tar Heel and NBA player Walter Davis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 17, 1970: Hubert Davis Born

On May 17, 1970, Hubert Ira Davis Jr. was born. He later became a college basketball coach and former professional player.

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1982: UNC National Championship

In 1982, the UNC Tar Heels won the national championship. Hubert Davis later helped lead the team to its first Final Four appearance since this victory.

1991: Final Four as Player

In 1991, Hubert Davis reached the Final Four as a player. He would later reach the Final Four as assistant and head coach.

1992: Graduation and Senior Season

In 1992, Hubert Davis graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Criminal Justice after averaging 21.4 points per game in his senior season. He also holds the record for the highest career three-point percentage in school history.

1992: Drafted by the New York Knicks

In 1992, Hubert Davis was selected by the New York Knicks with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft, marking the start of his professional basketball career.

1994: Winning Free Throws

In 1994, Hubert Davis made the winning free throws in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Chicago Bulls after a disputed foul call, contributing to the Knicks' victory in the series.

1995: Knicks Franchise Record

In the 1995-96 season, Hubert Davis established the Knicks franchise record for single-season three-point shooting percentage at .476.

1996: Traded to Toronto Raptors

In 1996, Hubert Davis was traded to the Toronto Raptors before the 1996-97 season, marking a transition in his NBA career.

1997: Bill Guthridge's Debut

Bill Guthridge was one of three coaches to reach 20 wins in their debut season. In 1997-1998 he won 34 games.

1999: Mavericks Franchise Record

In the 1999-2000 season, Hubert Davis established the Mavericks franchise record for single-season three-point shooting percentage at .491.

2000: Mavericks Record

In 2000, Hubert Davis achieved the Mavericks franchise record for single-season three-point shooting percentage (.491).

2000: Matt Doherty's Debut

Matt Doherty was one of three coaches to reach 20 wins in their debut season. In 2000-2001 he won 26 games.

2004: Final NBA Game

In 2004, Hubert Davis played his final NBA game, concluding his professional basketball career with notable statistics and a high career three-point shot percentage.

2007: Joins ESPN

In 2007, Hubert Davis began working for ESPN as a college basketball analyst.

2008: Analyst for ESPN

In the 2007-2008 season, Hubert Davis began working for ESPN as a college basketball analyst.

2011: Leaves ESPN

Following the 2011-2012 season, Hubert Davis left ESPN.

2012: Returns to Chapel Hill

In 2012, Hubert Davis left ESPN and returned to Chapel Hill as an assistant coach, marking a shift back to his alma mater.

2012: Assistant Coach

In 2012, Roy Williams hired Hubert Davis as an assistant coach for UNC.

2013: Assistant Coach and Head Coach

Prior to the 2012-2013 season, Roy Williams hired Hubert Davis as an assistant coach for UNC. Davis also served as head coach of UNC's junior varsity basketball team.

2016: Final Four as Assistant Coach

In 2016, Hubert Davis reached the Final Four as an assistant coach. He had previously reached the Final Four as player and would later reach the Final Four as head coach.

2017: Final Four as Assistant Coach

In 2017, Hubert Davis reached the Final Four as an assistant coach. He had previously reached the Final Four as player and would later reach the Final Four as head coach.

2017: NCAA Championship Victory

In 2017, Hubert Davis was on the bench for the Tar Heels' NCAA Men's Basketball tournament run that concluded with a 71-65 victory over Gonzaga in the National Championship game.

February 21, 2022: 20th Victory of the Year

On February 21, 2022, Hubert Davis's Tar Heels defeated Louisville, securing his 20th victory as a first-year head coach, making him the fourth ACC head coach in 25 years to achieve this milestone.

2022: NCAA Tournament and Final Four

In 2022, Hubert Davis led the Tar Heels to the Final Four in his first year as head coach, defeating Duke in the national semifinal but ultimately losing to Kansas in the national championship game.

2022: Final Four as Head Coach

In 2022, Hubert Davis reached the Final Four as head coach, marking a rare achievement of reaching the Final Four as a player, assistant coach, and head coach.

2024: ACC Coach of the Year

After leading the Tar Heels to a 17-3 conference record and winning the ACC regular season championship, Davis was named the 2024 ACC Coach of the Year.