Hubert Davis Net Worth

What is Hubert Davis's net worth and salary?

Hubert Davis is an American former professional basketball player and current college basketball coach who has a net worth of $10 million.

Hubert Davis played in the NBA from 1992 to 2004, earning a reputation as one of the league's most reliable three-point shooters. After retiring, he transitioned into broadcasting before returning to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, where he served as an assistant coach from 2012 to 2021. In 2021, he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams as head coach of the Tar Heels, becoming the first African American to hold the position. His tenure included both dramatic highs, such as a run to the national championship game, and notable lows that ultimately led to his dismissal in 2026.

NBA Career Earnings

Over the course of his 12-season NBA career, Hubert earned a total of $16.8 million in salary. He earned $1-2 million more from endorsements. His highest-paid season was actually his final season, 2003-2004, when he earned a bit less than $3 million from the Detroit Pistons.

UNC Contract & Salary

Four days after Roy Williams announced his retirement, UNC announced it had elevated Hubert Davis from assistant coach to head coach.

Hubert subsequently signed a 5-year contract that came with a number of milestones and bonus stipulations. First off, the contract guaranteed a base salary of $400 thousand. For perspective, that is exactly half of the $800,000 base salary that Roy Williams had been earning.

In addition to base salary, Hubert is guaranteed a minimum of $600,000 worth of supplemental income. This supplemental income increases by $100,000 every year. He also has access to a $50,000 annual expense account and the ability to earn a minimum of $1.1 million worth of performance bonuses.

Assuming Hubert earns around $1.8 million per year from UNC, that makes him approximately the 60th highest-paid NCAA coach and the second-lowest paid coach in the ACC. For perspective, longtime Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski earned a little under $10 million in the same season he faced off against Hubert in the Final Four.

Furthermore, Hubert earns $750,000 a year as part of a separate Nike contract.

Hubert was fired in March 2026. When they announced his firing, UNC also confirmed it would pay him the roughly $5 million left on his contract.

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Early Life

Hubert Ira Davis Jr. was born on May 17, 1970. He grew up in Burke, Virginia, where he emerged as a standout high school player, averaging 28 points per game as a senior. His shooting ability and basketball IQ made him one of the top recruits in the region.

College Career

Davis attended the University of North Carolina, where he played under legendary coach Dean Smith. He quickly established himself as an elite shooter and remains the school's all-time leader in career three-point percentage.

During his time at UNC, Davis helped lead the Tar Heels to a Final Four appearance in 1991, reestablishing the program as a national powerhouse. He graduated in 1992 with a degree in criminal justice, leaving Chapel Hill as one of the most efficient shooters in program history.

NBA Career

Davis was selected 20th overall in the 1992 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. He spent four seasons in New York before being traded to the Toronto Raptors, then later to the Dallas Mavericks, where he enjoyed some of his most productive years.

He also played for the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons, finishing his career in 2004. Over 12 NBA seasons, Davis earned approximately $16.8 million in salary, with an additional $1–2 million from endorsements. His highest-paid season came in 2003–2004, when he earned just under $3 million with Detroit.

Broadcasting and Coaching Transition

After retiring from the NBA, Davis joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst, where he spent nearly a decade building a strong reputation for thoughtful, measured commentary.

In 2012, he returned to North Carolina as an assistant coach under Roy Williams. Over nine seasons, he played a key role in the program's success, including national championship appearances and consistent NCAA Tournament runs.

UNC Head Coach

In April 2021, just days after Roy Williams announced his retirement, UNC promoted Davis to head coach. He became the program's 19th head coach and its first African American leader, a historic milestone for one of college basketball's most tradition-rich programs.

Davis made an immediate impact. In his first season, he led North Carolina to a Final Four appearance and a trip to the national championship game, including a historic win over Duke in Mike Krzyzewski's final game. The Tar Heels led Kansas by 15 points at halftime of the title game before ultimately losing.

His tenure, however, proved inconsistent. The following season, UNC entered as the preseason No. 1 team but failed to make the NCAA Tournament, becoming the first team ever to do so. The program rebounded in 2023–2024, winning the ACC regular-season title, earning a No. 1 seed, and reaching the Sweet 16. Davis was named ACC Coach of the Year that season.

2026 Firing

In March 2026, Hubert Davis was fired as North Carolina's head coach following a disappointing end to the season. The decision came after the Tar Heels suffered a shocking first-round NCAA Tournament loss to VCU, blowing a 19-point second-half lead in an overtime defeat.

The loss marked UNC's second consecutive first-round tournament exit and intensified concerns among donors and leadership about the program's direction. Athletic director Bubba Cunningham and incoming AD Steve Newmark recommended a leadership change, which was approved by university officials.

Davis finished his five-season tenure with a 125–54 record, a 69.8% winning percentage. Despite the firing, UNC announced it would honor the remaining terms of his contract, with approximately $5.3 million in guaranteed money still owed.

In a public statement, Davis said he was "let go" and expressed his desire to continue coaching, signaling that his career on the sidelines is not over.

Personal Life

Hubert and his wife Leslie have three children. They are devout Christians.

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