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UNC Basketball secures a 40-point victory to open up the 2025-2026 season

The new-look Tar Heels showed everyone what they're capable of doing this upcoming season.

What could UNC basketball's roster look like in the 2026-27 season? | Rodd Baxley/The Fayetteville Observer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The UNC basketball program started the 2025-2026 season on a strong note, defeating Central Arkansas in blow-out fashion in front of the home crowd at the Dean Smith Center.

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Just 30 minutes before game time, international transfer Luka Bogavac was deemed eligible to play, hyping up an already excited fan base.