In the new era of college athletics – where the transfer portal and name, image and likeness bylaws dominate the news cycle – head coaches have more on their plates than ever. In response, some of those coaches have expanded their support staff by adding new positions – most notably that of a general manager. Major programs around the country utilizing a GM include Duke men’s basketball and UNC football. And recently, UNC men’s basketball head coach Hubert Davis said he would be hiring a general manager for the 2025-26 season. “It’s needed,” Davis said. “There’s just so much stuff out there… so much on the plate that will take you away from doing the most important thing: coaching basketball.” There is another program in Chapel Hill which employs a GM: the UNC women’s basketball team. Head coach Courtney Banghart hired Liz Roberts – a former player who graduated from Carolina in 2020 – for the role before the 2023-24 season. Roberts took the time to chat with Chapelboro’s Michael K...