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UNC job is officially open - Who are the top candidates?

Hubert Davis was fired by North Carolina after its first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. Naturally, this begs the question of who will replace him in Chapel Hill?

First, Billy Donovan, current head coach of the Chicago Bulls

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Tommy Lloyd - “I already have one of the best jobs in the country”

He technically didn’t say no ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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It’s a definite no for Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger

“Any speculation with me and any other jobs or opportunities is not true,” he told the media.

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Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics

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Torres gives his potential candidates —

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Bill Self is still the coach at Kansas … for now

Bill Self shut down retirement rumors but said he hasn’t made a final decision and did not confirm whether he will return next season. “I'll get back home, and it'll all be discussed,” he said.

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Sweet 16 tips off TONIGHT

No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue – West Region, 7:10 p.m. ET: The Longhorns are the last double-digit seed standing after upsetting BYU in the first round and Gonzaga in the second round. They face Purdue, who picked apart Miami in the second round. Texas will have their hands full with the Boilermakers’ size.

No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 4 Nebraska – South Region, 7:30 p.m. ET: An all-Big Ten showdown. Nebraska enters as one of the hottest teams in the country after a thriller against Vanderbilt, while Iowa is riding the momentum of a massive upset over No. 1 Florida. These two teams faced off two and a half weeks ago, and the Huskers got the 84-75 win in overtime.

No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 1 Arizona – West Region, 9:45 p.m. ET: The Wildcats return to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years under Tommy Lloyd, but face one of the most unique tests of their rugged season – Darius Acuff and Arkansas. The freshman star is averaging 30 points and 6.5 rebounds in two tournament games. This game will be decided if Arkansas has enough up front against the Wildcats’ loaded frontcourt.

No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 Houston – South Region, 10:05 p.m. ET: Being played at the Toyota Center, this game will be a home game for Houston, who looks like a serious title contender after beating Texas A&M by 31 points. They meet an Illinois squad that has been nearly as dominant, scoring 100+ in their tournament opener. The Cougars' elite rebounding will be tested by the Fighting Illini’s length.

Other news and notes:

Will Wade back to LSU rumors continue to ramp up
A surprise at South Florida - as Chris Mack will replace Bryan Hodgson who left for Providence
Santa Clara’s leading scorer Christian Hammond (15.6 PPG) plans to enter the transfer portal
LSU guard Dedan Thomas Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal, averaged 15 points and 6 assists per game this season
NIT Final Four is NEXT THURSDAY
- New Mexico vs Tulsa
- Illinois State vs Auburn