Just days after Roy Williams’ retirement, UNC hired longtime assistant Hubert Davis to be the next men’s basketball head coach.

“I am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to lead this program,” Davis said in a release. “I would not be here without Coach Dean Smith, Coach Bill Guthridge and Coach Roy Williams; they taught me so much – and I’m eager to walk their path in my shoes and with my personality.”

UNC will officially introduce Davis as head coach at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Here’s how you can watch and tune in.

Press Conference Time

The press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. from the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill.

How to Listen

97.9 The Hill is broadcasting the Hubert Davis introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Our coverage of begins at 2 p.m. with Jones Angell and the Tar Heel Sports Network.

You can find our broadcast of the press conference on 97.9 FM and 1360 AM or streaming online on Chapelboro.com.

How to Watch

The press conference will be broadcast on WRAL and ABC11. Additionally, GoHeels will have a livestream of the event.

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