UNC Not Yet Living Up to the Promise That Earned Its No. 1 Ranking

Posted Nov 27, 2022
The case for North Carolina as the nation’s top team entering 2022–23 (as it was in both major polls and Sports Illustrated’s rankings) was built far more on the eye test than analytics. It was a dream that the same Heels that electrified the sport last March would bring it consistently this year. UNC entered the season ninth in KenPom’s preseason rankings. (Sports Illustrated)

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