Before you understand it, the UNC basketball team will take precedence in your televisions and favourite streaming units. North Carolina is still trying to finalize its roster earlier than the 2026-27 season, which formally begins with November video games.
The Tar Heels fared nicely against marquee competitors final 12 months, solely shedding to Michigan State in non-conference play. UNC upset archrival Duke at residence, whereas additionally beating a ranked Louisville squad.
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North Carolina simply added one marquee opponent to its upcoming non-conference schedule: West Virginia. The Tar Heels and Mountaineers are scheduled to play November 27, sooner or later after Thanksgiving, within the Charlotte-based (N.C.) Dick Vitale Invitational.
UNC performed within the Fort Myers Invitational throughout 2025, beating St. Bonaventure earlier than falling to the Spartans. WVU performed the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend final season, dominating Mercyhurst in a 70-38 ultimate rating.
The Mountaineers made a powerful case for the NCAA Tournament in March, beating ranked opponents in BYU and Kansas. West Virginia gained the College Basketball Crown Tournament, beating Stanford, Creighton and Oklahoma, additional proving itself as a serious Big Dance snub.
Dickie V is at present battling well being points, however he continues preventing by means of them. Hopefully, the school basketball legend will probably be calling this historic matchup.
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North Carolina does not have its schedule finalized, however anticipate new head coach Michael Malone so as to add a pair extra marquee opponents. Malone spent 12 seasons as an NBA head coach, main the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship (2023) in franchise historical past, so he is aware of what robust challenges carry to a program.
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