North Carolina vs. Louisville Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Host High-Scoring Cardinals Monday

Posted Feb 23, 2026
Louisville is favored in this game because they are ranked No. 15 in KenPom and No. 13 in the NET Rankings. This is due, in large part, to their 7-7 Quad 1 record — the third most Q1 games played this season. Louisville enters as the highest scoring team in the ACC this season, averaging 86.8 points per game behind Mikel Brown Jr. and Ryan Conwell. (Inside Carolina)

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