Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason top 40 for 2020-21

Posted Oct 12, 2020
15. North Carolina Tar Heels: Garrison Brooks is one of the ACC's top returning players this season. Armando Bacot and Leaky Black should have a chip on their shoulders. UNC's recruiting class is one of the best in America as fans will learn about Caleb Love and R.J. Davis right away. Day'Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler will also have an impact up front. (ESPN.com)

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