Three things to watch in UNC Basketball’s road game against Syracuse

Posted Feb 20, 2026
The great thing about basketball season, at least until the NCAA Tournament, is that even when you have a bad game there’s another one around the corner. That’s the case for the Tar Heels as they go back on the road and put Tuesday’s loss to NC State behind them. Here are three things we are looking for Saturday when the Tar Heels meet the Orange. (Tar Heel Blog)

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