DOUBLE THE JOY IN CHAPEL HILL: UNC Head Coach Hubert Davis and Wife Welcome Twins — Tar Heel Nation Erupts in Celebration Over the Newest Members of Carolina’s Basketball Family
Chapel Hill, NC — In the heart of Tar Heel country, where basketball tradition pulses through every brick of the Dean Smith Center, the Carolina family just got a little bigger — and a whole lot more joyful. On a radiant summer morning in late July 2025, UNC Head Coach Hubert Davis and his wife, Leslie, welcomed twin babies into the world, sending a ripple of celebration through the Carolina community that rivaled the energy of a Final Four run.
According to a statement from the university, the twins — a boy and a girl, born healthy and strong — arrived just after sunrise at UNC Medical Center. Hubert, ever the composed leader on the sideline, was reportedly overwhelmed with emotion, calling the moment “the greatest victory I’ve ever been a part of.”
“This is a blessing beyond basketball,” Davis said. “Leslie and I are deeply grateful for the love and prayers we’ve received from across the Carolina family. These two little ones are already Tar Heels — whether they know it or not.”
The twins’ names? James Michael Davis — named in part after former Tar Heel great James Michael McAdoo — and Carolina Grace Davis, a heartfelt nod to both the program and the elegance of faith that anchors the Davis household.
Social media exploded within minutes of the announcement. Former players from every generation, from Tyler Hansbrough to Caleb Love, chimed in with congratulations. “Coach was always a father figure to us,” said 2022 star Armando Bacot. “Now he’s got two more to look after. The whole squad’s ready to babysit.”
Within hours, a spontaneous fan gathering formed outside the Dean Dome. Decked out in baby blue, students and alumni dropped off tiny Carolina onesies, plush basketballs, and handwritten cards. Local bakery Sugarland even crafted a custom cake featuring a baby rattle shaped like a championship trophy.
The timing of the birth added another layer of significance. With the 2025–26 season just weeks away — and UNC entering as preseason favorites behind a veteran-loaded roster — some fans saw the birth of the twins as a good omen. “Two babies, two banners?” joked a student on Franklin Street. “It’s a sign!”
Behind the scenes, Davis has been masterfully balancing personal joy with professional focus. Though taking a brief paternity leave from recruiting and team activities, he remained in close contact with his coaching staff via video calls. Assistant Coach Sean May, who stepped in during Davis’s short absence, called the moment “a reminder that Carolina isn’t just about basketball — it’s about family, legacy, and love.”
Indeed, Davis has long preached the idea that UNC is more than a team — it’s a lifelong brotherhood and support system. The arrival of James Michael and Carolina Grace only reinforces that belief. In a time when college basketball often feels transactional, this personal milestone reminded fans of what makes Chapel Hill special.
As fall approaches and the lights brighten once again in the Smith Center, Coach Davis will walk into the arena with a little more heart, a little less sleep, and a whole new reason to fight for greatness.
Because now, every win isn’t just for the players, the fans, or the banners in the rafters — it’s for the twins smiling in Carolina blue booties at home.
