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Duke’s Jon Scheyer Voices Empathy After UNC Fires Hubert Davis

His remarks highlight the strain on coaches who inherit blue-blood programs from iconic leaders.

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 07: Head coaches Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils and Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels shake hands prior to the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Speaking Saturday in Washington before Duke’s Elite Eight game, Jon Scheyer said he has a lot of empathy for Hubert Davis after North Carolina dismissed him this week.
  • North Carolina removed Davis after five seasons that ended with a second straight first-round NCAA loss and a 125-54 record.
  • This year’s exit came against VCU after UNC lost a big lead while playing without injured star Caleb Wilson, who was touted as a top NBA draft pick.
  • Scheyer noted parallels in their careers as former players who returned as assistants and then succeeded title-winning legends at their alma maters.
  • The Duke coach has kept the Blue Devils near the top with three ACC titles in four seasons and a third straight Elite Eight, with UConn up next on Sunday.