For the second time in three years, North Carolina finds itself in a previously uncommon place — on bubble watch for the NCAA tournament. After Saturday’s loss to Duke, the Tar Heels seem to find themselves on the wrong side of the bubble, with most bracket projections having them among the first four teams out. There is reason for hope, however. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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Mid-Game Run Against Duke Showed Tar Heels Have Clearly Improved
UNC found itself in a familiar position against the Blue Devils trailing 36-21.