Elijah Davis is clearly feeling the impact of North Carolina's decision to part ways with his father, Hubert Davis. Shortly after the announcement, Elijah took to social media, sharing a poignant photo of himself with his father leaving the Smith Center court.
The caption read, "right where we need to be. it’s His plan and His plan only." But what really caught attention was Elijah's decision to remove the North Carolina logos from his jersey in the image.
This move by North Carolina, while tough, might have been expected given the recent performance. Hubert Davis, a beloved figure in Chapel Hill, has deep roots with the program, having played under Dean Smith and coached under Roy Williams.
He even led the Tar Heels to the Final Four in his first season as head coach. However, the team has struggled since then, facing early exits in the NCAA Tournaments over the past two seasons.
Elijah, meanwhile, hasn't been a major contributor on the court for North Carolina. He transferred from Division III Lynchburg to join the Tar Heels for his senior year but saw limited action, playing in only six games and making just one of his four shot attempts.
As North Carolina embarks on the search for a new head coach, names like Florida's Todd Golden and Vanderbilt's Mark Byington are already being floated. This is one of the most prestigious positions in college basketball, making the upcoming hiring process one to watch closely.