After Thursday’s loss to #2 Virginia, things won’t get any easier Saturday afternoon, as Tech travels to Chapel Hill to take on #15 North Carolina. Per Kenpom, the Tar Heels boast the nations 16th best offense and 12th best defense. UNC sits at 15-4 with their losses coming to Michigan State, Wofford, FSU, and UVA.
The Tar Heels are excellent on the glass, ranking inside the top 15 in the country in both offensive rebounding and defensive rebounding. The rebounding all starts with breakout junior forward Luke Maye, who pulls in nearly 11 rebounds per game.