UNC vs. Villanova among 16 nonconference basketball games that could impact March Madness

Posted Oct 19, 2023
UNC vs. Villanova is a potential matchup in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals. UNC would have to beat Northern Iowa and Villanova would need to get past Texas Tech. If this happens, it should be a litmus test to see whether both programs are poised to bounce back. Carolina returns Armando Bacot and R.J. Davis and adds passing wizard Elliott Cadeau. (ESPN.com)

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