The North Carolina Tar Heels have been one of the most successful programs in college basketball for decades. Over the past few seasons, the program has struggled with consistency and success at times.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels' win on Saturday would be the boost of confidence the team needs after a hectic and disappointing month of results. North Carolina would overcome a 16-point deficit in its 85-80 win over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels had a productive last week, going to 2-0 in that stretch, defeating Notre Dame and Virginia during that stretch. It was a simple and straightforward win against the Fighting Irish last Wednesday, as the Tar Heels coasted to a 91-69 landslide.
The North Carolina Tar Heels' 85-80 win over the Virginia Cavaliers this past weekend illustrated how well-balanced this team can be when everything is clicking.
Although North Carolina and head coach Hubert Davis’ primary focus is on the 2025-2026 college basketball season, the Tar Heels have also been highly active on the high school recruiting trail as of late.
North Carolina has had one blemish all season long, and that has been the guard play. The team has lacked a floor general and a guy who can run the offense.
The North Carolina Tar Heels enter this week with a refreshed feeling, as they responded to a two-game losing streak by winning their last two games. That included pulling evicorating a 16-point deficit against the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in an 85-80 victory.
Last year, the North Carolina schedule didn't seem too bad, but Bill Belichick's team couldn't do much with it. This time around? Uh oh. It appears to be a whole lot worse, and it starts with playing eight ACC games, not nine.
North Carolina heads to John Paul Jones Arena looking to steady itself after an uneven start to ACC play, while Virginia enters as one of the conference’s most consistent teams and enjoys the advantage of playing at home.