Top Takeaways From Hubert Davis’ Radio Interview

On Monday, head coach Hubert Davis made an appearance on his weekly radio show, which aired for the second time this season. The 55-year-old head coach discussed several topics pertaining to his team and their expectations for this season.

Here is what Davis had to say about the Tar Heels' season so far, and how they continue this level of success into January.

Development in December

• "December is about building habits more than anything else," Davis said. "We are focused on how we practice, how we prepare, and how consistent we are every single day. ACC play exposes everything. That is why what we do in December matters so much."

Seth Trimble's Return

• “There’s no decision-making. He’s progressing nicely," Davis said. "I told you before, last week, that he’s doing individual workouts, nothing five-on-five. But the last couple of days, he’s been (playing) five-on-five and been practicing with us. He’s progressing, and I like the way that he is.”

• "It's going very well," Davis said. "In regard to him working out, he's doing everything that's non-contact. The next step is doing everything with contact. My hope is that Seth [Trimble] will be out there soon."
  

Defense and Building Trust

• "Defense is non-negotiable for us," Davis said. "It's communication, ball pressure, and finishing possessions with rebounds. That has to travel, especially when shots are not going in."

• "Minutes are earned through preparation and trust," Davis continued. "That trust comes from defending, making good decisions, and doing the little things consistently."

Leadership and Younger Players

• "Leadership shows up in daily habits," Davis said. "It's what happens in practice, in film, and when nobody's watching. Our younger guys are learning what accountability looks like at this level. That is part of the growth process."

Establishing Consistency

• "We are starting to see longer stretches of connected basketball, but the challenge is doing it every possession, not just in spurts," Davis said. "We are taking it one game at a time and respecting every opponent. Every position matters."

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