A Very Early College Basketball Top 25 for 2015-16

Posted Apr 7, 2015
1. North Carolina (26-12, 11-7 ACC): The Tar Heels’ roster returns virtually intact with each of the top 10 scorers returning to Chapel Hill. After years of roster turnover and un-North Carolina-like results in the ACC, the fortunes should be ready to turn. Marcus Paige will be a National Player of the Year candidate and the cast around him continues to improve. (Athlon Sports)

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