The North Carolina Tar Heels kick off the 2022-23 men’s basketball season Monday night versus UNC Wilmington. Expectations are in the thermosphere for Carolina and this season-opening four-game home stand should serve as a tune-up before heading west to the Phil Knight Invitational.
December will a challenging month for the Tar Heels, with several marquee matchups and the start of the ACC schedule. These opening games are critical in gaining valuable game experience for the younger guys and getting the veterans tuned up.
Below are a few things to watch on Monday night against UNCW.