The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's college basketball teams in 2025-26

Posted Feb 17, 2026
15. North Carolina: Hubert Davis made freshman Derek Dixon his starting point guard, and the Tar Heels reeled off five straight wins, including an all-time thriller over Duke. Dixon can shoot it and operate under pressure. Before his injury, freshman Caleb Wilson was as productive as any player in the country, and Henri Veesaar is a double-double machine. (ESPN)

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