Where UNC basketball is projected to finish by ACC media

At this point last season, the North Carolina Tar Heels held the esteemed position of being the preseason No. 1 team in the country and the clear favorites to cut down the nets. They were also the overwhelming favorites to emerge as champions of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

However, things have taken a different turn this year.

The Tar Heels have undergone a significant roster overhaul, losing some key players to the transfer portal while also bringing in new talents. With a fresh-faced team under the guidance of Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels present a new lineup but are still considered one of the top teams in the ACC.

Following the 2023 ACC Tipoff event this week, the media revealed their predictions for the upcoming season. The Tar Heels secured a respectable third place in the rankings, trailing only Duke and Miami.

Here is the complete conference poll:

2023 ACC Preseason Poll
School, Points
1. Duke (44), 757
2. Miami (5), 693
3. North Carolina (1), 670
4. Virginia (1), 593
5. Clemson, 570
6. Wake Forest, 440
7. NC State, 420
8. Virginia Tech, 390
9. Pitt, 380
10. Syracuse, 321
11. Florida State, 294
12. Boston College, 227
13. Georgia Tech, 157
14. Louisville, 108
15. Notre Dame, 100

The ACC is expected to have a relatively weaker season, with Duke being the clear favorite. However, behind the dominant Blue Devils, a number of teams, including the Tar Heels, are poised to make a competitive push.

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