UNC men's basketball faces most jarring roster transition in 20 years

Posted Apr 25, 2025
Roster continuity is a challenge in the transfer portal era for programs and fans, who are used to following players for multiple seasons. The amount of transition in UNC's men’s basketball program is the most significant in 20 years. It’s possible no one who started the last 10 games last season will be on the roster and only two scholarship players will return. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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