Matthew Francis Doherty (born February 25, 1962) [1] is an American former college basketball coach best known for his time as head coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team.

Director of Athletics Dick Baddour undoubtedly found his man when he reached out to former Tar Heel Matt Doherty. Doherty had started for three-plus seasons at UNC under legendary coach Dean Smith, winning an NCAA championship in 1982 …

Following a 53-43 record in three years — the worst winning percentage by a UNC head coach since 1916 — and amid growing concerns about his treatment of his players, Doherty was forced to...

Matt Doherty. Born: February 25, 1962. Alma Mater: North Carolina (1984) As Player: 129 G, 9.0 PPG, UNC (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 11 Years, 170-180, .486 W-L% Schools: Notre Dame (22-15), North Carolina (53-43), Florida Atlantic (15-13) and Southern Methodist (80-109) Conference Champion: 1 Time (Reg. Seas.), 0 Times (Tourn.)

Apr 6, 2021 · Matt Doherty, who played at UNC from 1980-84 and then coached the Tar Heels from 2000-2003, talked to WBTV’s Brandon Hamilton about the new head man at North Carolina. Doherty, who lives in Mooresville, was excited to see his alma mater hire a …

Apr 21, 2021 · Doherty, the former UNC head coach, has put his dynamic and hard to believe story in print with his new book, “Rebound: From Pain to Passion”, published by Sports Publishing Group, available online and where finer books are sold.

Jul 15, 2023 · CHARLOTTE — Matt Doherty likes to tell audiences that his mess — being forced to resign as UNC Chapel Hill men’s basketball coach two seasons after being named national coach of the year — is...

Feb 19, 2021 · Matt Doherty, UNC’s basketball coach from 2000-2003, has a new book called “Rebound” that details his stormy tenure at North Carolina and the lessons he learned.

Oct 31, 2023 · Matt Doherty is perhaps best known as a member of UNC Chapel Hill’s 1982 NCAA championship basketball team and for his college coaching career, starting as an assistant coach at Davidson College under Bob McKillop and including three tumultuous years as the men’s head basketball coach at his alma mater.

Director of Athletics Dick Baddour undoubtedly found his man when he reached out to former Tar Heel Matt Doherty. Doherty had started for three-plus seasons at UNC under legendary coach Dean Smith, winning an NCAA championship in 1982 …