NCAA Tournament March Madness
#8 North Carolina
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Projection: first four out
North Carolina's current resume raises concerns, notably their recent close loss to Kansas and a lackluster overall record, which puts them in a tough spot early in the season. While their offense is performing well, ranking significantly higher on that end, their defensive struggles—especially evident in games against Kansas and Elon—are a red flag that could cost them critical wins. Upcoming matchups, including games against potentially stronger teams like Florida and UCLA, present both a challenge and an opportunity. If they can secure these wins, particularly in high-profile matchups, it could help solidify their standing. Conversely, dropping games against lower-ranked opponents like NC State or Wake Forest would further diminish their chances.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Elon | 23 | W90-76 |
| 11/8 | @Kansas | 17 | L92-89 |
| 11/15 | American Univ | 256 | W107-55 |
| 11/22 | @Hawaii | 235 | 76% |
| 11/23 | @Hawaii | 235 | 76% |
| 11/25 | (N)Dayton | 91 | 69% |
| 12/4 | Alabama | 19 | 61% |
| 12/7 | Georgia Tech | 152 | 77% |
| 12/14 | La Salle | 116 | 75% |
| 12/17 | (N)Florida | 24 | 58% |
| 12/21 | (N)UCLA | 47 | 63% |
| 12/29 | Campbell | 231 | 81% |
| 1/1 | @Louisville | 35 | 57% |
| 1/4 | @Notre Dame | 81 | 65% |
| 1/7 | SMU | 103 | 74% |
| 1/11 | @NC State | 129 | 69% |
| 1/15 | California | 55 | 68% |
| 1/18 | Stanford | 40 | 66% |
| 1/21 | @Wake Forest | 205 | 74% |
| 1/25 | Boston College | 187 | 79% |
| 1/28 | @Pittsburgh | 3 | 42% |
| 2/1 | @Duke | 6 | 45% |
| 2/8 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 50% |
| 2/10 | @Clemson | 41 | 59% |
| 2/15 | @Syracuse | 291 | 79% |
| 2/19 | NC State | 129 | 76% |
| 2/22 | Virginia | 182 | 79% |
| 2/24 | @Florida St | 108 | 68% |
| 3/1 | Miami FL | 60 | 69% |
| 3/4 | @Virginia Tech | 177 | 73% |
| 3/8 | Duke | 6 | 53% |