As the ACC Tournament is underway, the UNC basketball program faces a challenging situation after a disappointing loss to Duke that has placed them on the bubble. The team’s chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament hinge on their performance during the upcoming tournament, with experts suggesting that they need to win at least three games to be considered. The best-case scenario would be for the Tar Heels to win all four games and secure the ACC title.
Joe Lunardi’s updated bracketology on Monday revealed that the Tar Heels moved down to the “next four out” section after the weekend loss but have since moved up slightly. Going into the ACC Tournament, UNC is ranked as team No. 72 and is currently in the “first four out” category. They are behind Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, and Arizona State in that section.
Meanwhile, the “last four in” category includes Mississippi State, Utah State, Rutgers, and Nevada, all of whom will be playing in conference tournaments this week, presenting a big opportunity for the Tar Heels to improve their standing. The team’s chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament will improve significantly if they win their Wednesday game and then defeat Virginia on Thursday night. However, it won’t be an easy task, and the Tar Heels will have to put up a strong performance to secure a spot in the tournament.
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