Preview: UNC men's basketball to face San Diego State in First Four of NCAA tournament

Posted Mar 18, 2025
The UNC men's basketball team found a way to go dancing in March. The Tar Heels will play San Diego State on Tuesday night in Dayton in the First Four. The winner advances to face No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Milwaukee. Here are three keys to look out for as the two programs face off for the first time since 1990: (Daily Tar Heel)

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