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Tar Heels Recognize the Biggest Goal Remains Within Reach
As the pain subdues into a memory and UNC’s focus is launching into NCAA Tournament play Thursday, whatever the Tar Heels learned by losing to NC State in the ACC championship game remains with them. What they learned is actually something they already knew. It wasn’t rocket science trying to dissect why they lost to the tenth-seed Wolfpack. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
How do NCAA Tournament seeds perform in the Final Four?
Of the 38 national champions since 1985, 24 were No. 1 seeds. Twelve of the past 16 title winners have come from the top line. As crazy as March can be, the best teams of the regular season often have the most success in the postseason. Crazy upsets stick in our minds. But even if a top seed is eliminated early, there are likely three No. 1 seeds left. (
NCAA.com)
North Carolina one of two No. 1 seeds to slip in AP Top 25 poll
North Carolina fell one spot to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll as the Tar Heels enter the NCAA tournament as the No. 1 seed in the West Regional. No. 1 South seed Houston lost to Iowa State and was supplanted from the top ranking by UConn. No. 1 Midwest seed Purdue lost in overtime to Wisconsin in the Big Ten semifinals but remained No. 3. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Harrison Ingram: The Connector
For
Harrison Ingram, the highest level of basketball has included highlights he still can’t believe: Vince Carter advising him, running out of the tunnel at the Smith Center and seeing the jerseys in the rafters, getting a concussion while guarding
Harrison Barnes and getting screened by
Tyler Zeller during a pickup game, the support of UNC fans everywhere. (
Inside Carolina)
Chansky’s Notebook: Be The Best
Let’s engage in a little realism with the Tar Heel fan base. North Carolina returning to the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed is as astounding as missing the Big Dance altogether last season was maddening. The Tar Heels won an apparent debate within the NCAA selection committee and sneaked into the West Region, where they are the fourth No. 1 seed. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC is a 1 seed! Carolina vs. Arizona? Transfer portal opens
The North Carolina Tar Heels are a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament for a record 18th time. It’s all thanks to team that is bought in for one another. Interestingly, Arizona is the two seed in UNC’s region, but it’s unlikely the two will square off. The basketball transfer portal is open, will UNC find their
Armando Bacot replacement?
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Mon Mar 18, 2024
Armando Bacot among former 5-stars recruits who will shape the NCAA tournament's first weekend
Armando Bacot is one of the most important players on one of the most important teams in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament and will provide veteran leadership for the No. 1-seeded Tar Heels, who are expected to make a deep run. Bacot has played his entire, five-season college career for North Carolina, which makes him a bit of an anomaly. (
Rivals.com)
Charlotte’s piece of NCAA Tournament includes UNC, Tennessee, and major madness potential
After a topsy-turvy weekend in college basketball, Charlotte’s NCAA regional this week will have two primary colors: Carolina blue and orange. The blue comes from UNC, of course, as the Tar Heels earned a No. 1 seed in the 68-team NCAA Tournament after winning the ACC regular season. That means UNC will be the clear headliner in Charlotte. (
MSN.com)
Selection Sunday Sets Up Potential Caleb Love, UNC Duel In NCAA Tournament West Region
With North Carolina and Arizona placed as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams, respectively, in the West Region on Sunday, it’s possible that former UNC guard
Caleb Love and the Tar Heels share the court once again — though this time as foes. Should the two teams face off, it would be in Los Angeles during the Elite Eight round, with a Final Four berth on the line. (
Inside Carolina)
2024 NCAA Tournament: Why UNC earned final No. 1 seed over Iowa State in March Madness bracket
Iowa State made an impressive late surge into contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but even an authoritative victory over Houston in the Big 12 Tournament Championship Game wasn't enough for the Cyclones. In the end, UNC claimed the fourth No. 1 seed despite falling short in the ACC Championship Game against North Carolina State. (
CBS Sports)