North Carolina vs. Syracuse Basketball Preview

Posted Jan 24, 2023
Syracuse is No. 81 in KenPom and No. 101 in the NET, making the Orange a Quad 2 opponent for the Tar Heels. UNC is 13-0 in games against teams in Quads 2, 3, and 4 this season. UNC is 1-6 against Quad 1 opponents. UNC big man Armando Bacot (11.6 rebounds per game) and Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (10.8 rpg) are the ACC's top rebounders. (Inside Carolina)

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