UNC basketball adds marquee matchups to 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
North Carolina's 2026-27 nonconference basketball schedule features tougher opponents compared to last season. Six teams, including Arkansas, Kentucky, and Illinois, each won 20 or more games last year. Notable matchups include a game against Illinois on January 30, 2027, a rematch with NC State on December 15, and a contest against Kentucky at Madison Square Garden. This season's schedule aims to evaluate the Tar Heels' strength prior to the NCAA Tournament.
- •UNC faces Illinois, a recent Final Four team, on January 30.
- •Includes matchups against six teams with 20-plus wins last season.
- •NC State rivalry game added on December 15 in Greensboro.
- •The full non-conference schedule includes 13 games starting in October.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball’s 3 big takeaways from 2026‑27 nonconference schedule
"North Carolina’s 2026‑27 nonconference schedule trades tune‑ups for marquee matchups. Here are three key takeaways.
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