In the midst of all the excitement surrounding the football program, it’s almost easy to forget about the basketball team for a bit. That’s a statement you don’t hear often at UNC, certainly not in recent years, but it speaks to the incredible job Mack Brown and his staff have already done. After starting the season off by beating two power five conference opponents in South Carolina and Miami, football is no longer merely a bridge to basketball season.
Having said that, Roy Williams is likely to boast yet another Final Four contending team despite losing each of his top five scorers.