Maui Invitational bracket, preview, predictions: Is UNC the favorite in Hawaii?

Posted Nov 25, 2024
UNC basketball is in Hawaii for Thanksgiving week to compete in the Maui Invitational. The No. 10 Tar Heels (3-1) start the three-day event against Dayton (5-0) on Monday (11:30 p.m., ESPN2) at the Lahaina Civic Center. Maui Invitational prediction: Facing UConn for the title, Auburn will put itself in position to become the No. 1 team in the nation. (Fayetteville Observer)

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