Report: Celtics executive Brad Stevens removes his name from UNC coaching search
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Report: Celtics executive Brad Stevens removes his name from UNC coaching search
"North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels' first-round loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament, opening one of the premier jobs in college basketball."
"Brad Stevens has removed himself from consideration for the UNC coaching position, despite being a top candidate due to his successful coaching history at Butler."
"Stevens has been with the Celtics for 13 years, transitioning from coaching to president of basketball operations, where he has become one of the NBA's best roster builders."
"The Celtics are in the mix for another playoff run, holding a slim lead over the Knicks for second place in the Eastern Conference, thanks to key player performances."
North Carolina's basketball coaching position is open following Hubert Davis's firing after a first-round NCAA Tournament loss. Brad Stevens, Celtics president of basketball operations, was a top candidate but has opted out of consideration. Stevens has a successful history at Butler and has been with the Celtics for 13 years, transitioning from coaching to a front-office role. He won NBA executive of the year in 2024, leading the Celtics to an NBA Finals victory. The Celtics are currently in playoff contention, bolstered by key player performances.
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