North Carolina vs. USC Basketball Exhibition - What To Watch
Posted Oct 9, 2026
Here’s what to watch for Friday as UNC Basketball takes the court against USC for the first time under coach Michael Malone. Minutes at the 5: Cameron Fens won’t play tonight, as he’s still seeking eligibility for a 5th season. That lightens UNC's frontcourt depth to include just Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, Jarin Stevenson, and Cade Bennerman.
(Heel Tough Blog)
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