UNC's next two basketball games crucial, with few projecting Tar Heels to make NCAA tournament

Posted Feb 5, 2025
With UNC’s chances of making the NCAA men’s basketball tournament looking dire, a stretch of two games in three days beginning Saturday is crucial. Only 14% of projections on Bracket Matrix have the Tar Heels in the field. Saturday’s rematch with Pittsburgh and Monday’s game at Clemson likely will determine if UNC can turn its season around. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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