With AP preseason basketball top 25 unveiled Monday, how do national observers see UNC stacking up?

Posted Oct 17, 2021
What’s the national view of UNC in the college basketball landscape heading into Hubert Davis’ first season as head coach? The view of Carolina varies, but the consensus is that Gonzaga is the preseason No. 1. While we wait for the preseason AP poll to come out at noon Monday, here are how some national observers rank teams heading into the season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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