UNC Men's Basketball jumps to No. 11 in AP Top 25 poll

Posted Feb 9, 2026
UNC Men's Basketball moved up to a season-high No. 11 in the AP Top 25 poll after the Tar Heels’ 71-68 home victory Saturday over Duke. The best previous rank this season for Carolina, which also beat Syracuse at home last Monday 87-77, was No. 12 on Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. It’s the Tar Heels’ best ranking since they were No. 10 on Nov. 18, 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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