ACC analyst ranks UNC in tier two ahead of next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been ranked in tier two by CBS Sports heading into the new season. This follows a significant offseason that saw the hiring of Michael Malone as the team's new head coach after the firing of Hubert Davis. Despite the new leadership, the Tar Heels face skepticism, particularly following the decision of Henri Veesaar to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. Analyst Isaac Trotter notes concerns about the team's guard play and chemistry among the big men. UNC aims to answer these doubts with improved performances in the upcoming season.
- •UNC hired Michael Malone as head coach after firing Hubert Davis.
- •CBS Sports ranks UNC fifth in the ACC's second tier.
- •Concerns exist about roster strength and player chemistry.
- •Henri Veesaar has opted to stay in the NBA Draft.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — College basketball analyst not sold on UNC just yet
"CBS Sports has ranked all the ACC teams by tiers and they aren't sold on the UNC Basketball program.
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