UNC stakes their claim to the title of ‘nation’s best’ with No. 7 Louisville beatdown

Posted Feb 23, 2017
UNC is not a sexy pick, they’re not the favorite in Vegas and they may finally crack the No. 1 seed line in all bracket projections after beating No. 7 Louisville 74-63 on Wednesday night, but at this point, I’m not sure that the Tar Heels aren’t the best team in college basketball. ‘The Best Team In College Basketball’ is not an easy title to earn this season. (NBC Sports)

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