Cole Cloer, a lifelong Tar Heel enthusiast, became the first UNC basketball offer recipient on the 2026 recruiting trail last May. And in early January, the Caldwell Academy (N.C.) forward listed Hubert Davis and his staff among his most active suitors.

Hubert Davis envisioned in Chapel Hill as North Carolina basketball has failed to meet expectations. The Tar Heels have just one quad 1 win and have let a number of opportunities slip through their fingers.

UNC's loss to Duke Saturday means a fresh start for the ACC Tournament. Hear what Hubert Davis, Ian Jackson and Drake Powell had to say.

"As we enter this new era of college sports, I wholeheartedly believe that I am leaving the program in better position to succeed than when I started — and that the basketball program will continue to thrive when supported to the level necessary to compete,

UNC led Duke, 54-47, just four minutes into the second half Saturday. North Carolina only scored 15 more points, while the Blue Devils added 32.