With college baseball on the way, an early look at who could be on the road to Omaha

Posted Feb 16, 2018
North Carolina - The tournament’s No. 2 overall seed couldn’t capitalize on the momentum. Davidson stunned them in their own regional. Much of UNC’s talent remains, though. The Tar Heels do have to replace ace J.B. Bukauskas (drafted in the first round), but sophomore right-hander Luca Dalatri and sophomore closer Josh Hiatt are poised to become the new stars. (Omaha World-Herald)

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