UNC Basketball schedules neutral games against Illinois and NC State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The University of North Carolina's basketball program has announced two key neutral court games for the 2026-27 season. On January 30, UNC will face Illinois in Nashville as part of the Nashville Hoops Showdown. This matchup follows Illinois' recent appearance in the Final Four. Additionally, UNC and NC State are set to meet in Greensboro on December 15, restoring their annual rivalry after a one-time meeting last season. Both events aim to enhance financial benefits and viewer appeal as part of a strategy to increase non-conference matchups.
- •UNC will play Illinois in Nashville on January 30, 2027.
- •The Nashville Hoops Showdown will take place at the Predators' arena.
- •UNC and NC State are scheduled to meet in Greensboro on December 15, 2026.
- •Both games are part of a broader trend in college basketball scheduling.
- •The ACC encourages more non-conference games with a reduced conference schedule.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — UNC Basketball announces two key neutral court games for the 2026-27 season
"The Heels will travel to Nashville and Greensboro for two of their non-conference matchups.
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