Following the game, head coach Hubert Davis talked about his team's efforts and coming up short when he met the media. Here is what Davis had to say about the Tar Heels. All quote

RJ Davis has become a top name in college basketball thanks to his outstanding skills and impressive NIL deals. The UNC Tar Heels guard boasts an estimated NIL valuation of $2 million, making him one of the most marketable athletes in the sport.

Ahead of RJ Davis' final game at the Smith Center, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis told a story about the first time he watched RJ play basketball.

Following UNC basketball's loss to Duke at the Smith Center, head coach Hubert Davis discussed what went wrong for the Tar Heels down the stretch.

Saturday's game vs. No. 2 Duke is UNC's final opportunity to make a statement before the postseason — and the final home game for R.J. Davis.

The once-reeling UNC basketball team has now delivered five straight wins, the program's longest streak since late last season. Moreover, the Tar Heels (19-11, 12-6 ACC) are prevailing in relatively dominant fashion of late, thanks in large part to a long list of individual double-digit point totals.

UNC graduate-student guard RJ Davis (4) and head coach Hubert Davis hug in the middle of a pre-game senior night celebration during the men’s basketball game against Duke on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Dean Smith Center. UNC lost 82-69.

RJ Davis hits a jumper to put North Carolina on top of Duke for the first time.