Recently, a 50-second clip of Hubert Davis’ comments about his wife made the rounds on social media, garnering some confused reactions.

“Davis, who was an assistant basketball coach for years at the University of North Carolina, spoke at his first news conference since being named successor to coaching legend Roy Williams, where one part of his comments has quickly gone viral,” The Grio’s Biba Adams writes.

When asked about the significance of being the first African American head coach in UNC history, Davis said, “It is significant. It’s significant that I’m African American, and I’m the head coach here. It’s significant. I know that in terms of Division I head coaches all around the country, only 26% of the head coaches for Division I basketball are compromised (sic) by minorities.”

He added, “I know that it is significant. I know that it is significant that I’m the fourth African American head coach in any sport in the history of the University of North Carolina.”

Davis went on to say, “I’m very proud to be African-American. But I’m also very proud that my wife is white, and I’m also very proud that my three very beautiful, unbelievable kids are a combination of us.”

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