UNC Men's Basketball Rises in AP Poll After Wins Over Kentucky, Georgetown

Posted Dec 8, 2025
North Carolina climbed two spots to No. 14 in this week's AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday afternoon. The Tar Heels (8-1 overall) opened their week with a tough road test at Rupp Arena against the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats. On Sunday, the Tar Heels capped the week with a commanding 81-61 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas. (TarHeel247)

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