**🏀 UNC Basketball Erects Statue of Hubert Davis — Fans Stunned by This Unbelievable Honor for the Tar Heel Icon! 💙**

 

In a move that has left Tar Heel Nation speechless with pride and admiration, the University of North Carolina has officially unveiled a **statue of head coach Hubert Davis** outside the Dean E. Smith Center, immortalizing his legacy as both a player and leader.

 

The bronze tribute, capturing Davis in his signature courtside stance, celebrates his **profound impact on UNC basketball** — from being a standout guard in the early ’90s to becoming the first Black head coach in program history. His leadership helped guide the Tar Heels to a **memorable Final Four run in 2022**, reigniting the program’s elite legacy.

 

Fans and alumni gathered in droves to witness the emotional unveiling, with many praising Davis not just for his coaching success but for the **character, grace, and humility** he brings to the Carolina bench. The statue serves as a reminder of what it means to wear the Carolina Blue — and to lead with honor.

 

As Davis himself said during the ceremony, “This isn’t about me — it’s about every Tar Heel who’s ever believed.”

 

A powerful, permanent salute to a true UNC legend.