UNC basketball drops out of early rankings for 2026-27 season
The North Carolina basketball program has fallen out of ESPN's way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2026-27 season following a coaching change and roster instability. The Tar Heels, previously ranked after the season ended, are now unranked amid uncertainty surrounding the new leadership and team composition. Four Atlantic Coast Conference teams, including Duke and Louisville, remain in the updated rankings.
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