As team media days begin across the country, the beginning of college basketball season continues to draw closer.
ESPN college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan got in on the excitement by releasing his own version of the preseason top 25.
UNC came in at No. 6 on the list, showing that the Tar Heels are still a trendy pick to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
A veteran returning cast including senior big men Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks–paired with a deep junior class that boasts wings Justin Jackson and Theo Pinson as well as point guard Joel Berry–should give head coach Roy Williams plenty of weapons at his disposal this season.
The Tar Heels will surely need it to compete in the powerful ACC.
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski has his Blue Devils ranked No. 1 in Brennan’s poll even with mega-recruit Harry Giles sidelined for six weeks after another knee surgery.
Virginia rounds out the top 5, just behind Kentucky (No. 2), Kansas (No. 3) and defending national champion Villanova (No. 4).
Other ACC teams included in the rankings were Louisville (No. 14), Syracuse (No. 17) and Florida State (No. 25).
UNC is scheduled to have its official media day next Tuesday, with the Tar Heels scheduled to take the floor in front of fans for the first time next Friday at their annual “Late Night with Roy” event.
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