No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels are gearing up for the season with a mix of returning talent and new recruits. After a strong previous season where they claimed the ACC regular-season title, they aim to build on that success despite losing key players like Armando Bacot.

RJ Davis, the standout guard and last year's ACC player of the year, leads the team as they look to fill the gaps left by departed starters. The Tar Heels are expected to finish second in the ACC and have a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against top-ranked teams.