See UNC coach Hubert Davis' intense interview in championship: 'We're competing out there'

Erik Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
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North Carolina men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis gave an intense interview during the first half against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament national championship.

TBS reporter Tracy Wolfson did the interview with 7:53 left in the first half.

North Carolina led Kansas 22-18 at the time of the interview.

"We're competing out there," Davis said before being asked a question. "It's live action, Tracy. It's live action out there. I thought we were nervous at the beginning then we started to settle in. We got better defensively. Now, we're attacking the basket. We're ready to go."

Wolfson then asked Davis, "You OK with how (UNC forward Armando) Bacot is right now?"

"He's doing terrific," Davis said. "I'm so proud of him. I told you, 52% him on the floor is good news for Carolina basketball."

TBS broadcaster Jim Nantz could be heard laughing at the end of the interview.

"Hey, it's live action — it's live action," Nantz said after the interview.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 04: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts on the sidelines in the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship at Caesars Superdome on April 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 04: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts on the sidelines in the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship at Caesars Superdome on April 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas defeated UNC 72-69.

No. 1-seeded Kansas improved to 34-6 overall. No. 8 seed UNC ended the season 29-10 overall.

Kansas previously won NCAA national championships during the 1951-52, 1987-88, and 2007-08 seasons. The North Carolina Tar Heels captured NCAA national championships during the 1956-57, 1981-82, 1992-93, 2004-05, 2008-09, and 2016-17 seasons.

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Bill Self is the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball head coach.

Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.

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