The 15 basketball programs best positioned to succeed over the next five years

Posted Sep 14, 2015
8. North Carolina: In a vacuum, UNC should be higher on this list because, well, it's UNC. But the lingering NCAA issues have hampered recruiting, and it's difficult to say whether Roy Williams will coach for another five years. That said, the Tar Heels might win a national championship this season, and even if Williams were to retire soon UNC would almost certainly replace him with a star. (CBS Sports)

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