Tar Heels on the rise in Sports Illustrated college basketball power rankings

Posted Feb 25, 2019
5. North Carolina: Yes, the Tar Heels' big win over Duke came without Zion Williamson, and his early exit clearly had an adverse effect on his teammates. But UNC deserves credit for the way it took that game from the Blue Devils on the road. UNC then held Florida State to 0.84 points per possession in a win Saturday behind another excellent defensive effort. (Sports Illustrated)

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