UNC edges up in NET rankings; Miami win earns Tar Heels double-bye in ACC Tournament

Posted Mar 4, 2026
No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball climbed one spot in the NET rankings to 24 after its 67-63 win Tuesday at the Smith Center over Clemson and is projected by most to be a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. UNC can earn a double-bye in the ACC tournament and No. 4 seed if No. 22 Miami wins Wednesday at SMU or Saturday at home against Louisville. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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