Four Carolina Basketball Storylines After Opening Week

Posted Nov 11, 2025
UNC Basketball won its first two games against Central Arkansas and then-No.19 Kansas. Now the Tar Heels are ranked No. 18 in the country but have a long way to go, with nonconference matchups vs. No. 17 Michigan State, No. 9 Kentucky, Georgetown, and Ohio State. Here are four key storylines after opening week. 1. Seth Trimble's injury. (Sports Illustrated)

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