Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels have taken the first move toward expanding the men’s basketball staff by hiring renowned sports agent Jim Tanner as the new general manager and executive director.

UNC's hiring of a respected NBA agent is a sign the Tar Heels are serious about their general manager position

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has another two years on his deal and a new general manager to help the men's basketball program deal with the changing landscape of college athletics. Davis has signed a two-year extension running through the 2029-30 season to lead his alma mater.