Tar Heel hoops listed #40 in ESPN preseason ranking

Posted Aug 16, 2005

Do you really believe that Roy Williams will not get this team prepared for an NCAA run? Trust us here -- the Tar Heels will be in the thick of the NCAA berth chase and possibly will land a top-four ACC finish. UNC will be a work in progress, but the Heels will defend on the perimeter and should be able to score in bunches at at least four of the five positions. (ESPN.com)

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