Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said he has “empathy” for Hubert Davis after North Carolina fired its head coach.
Scheyer, who leads the Blue Devils, addressed Davis’ dismissal in comments that underscored the human side of a high-profile decision involving Duke’s longtime rival. The two programs are among the sport’s most prominent, and coaching changes at either school carry significant attention across college basketball.
Scheyer’s comments
In his remarks, Scheyer said he feels “empathy” for Davis, acknowledging the personal impact of a coaching change even amid the competitive intensity of the Duke–North Carolina rivalry.
No additional details about North Carolina’s decision or Davis’ tenure were provided in Scheyer’s comments as reported.