No. 1 UNC men's basketball chasing final step after NCAA title-game run Posted Oct 19, 2022 One month of inspired play changed everything about how people remember Hubert Davis’ first season at the helm of North Carolina. It’s also the reason why the Tar Heels open this year as the nation’s No. 1-ranked team. The Tar Heels went from being a bubble team in February to making a rousing run to the NCAA championship game as a No. 8 seed. (Associated Press)