UNC basketball secures spot in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been ranked in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, landing in the last position. Under new head coach Michael Malone, who previously coached the Denver Nuggets, the program has undergone significant changes., UNC has replaced its entire starting lineup, adding several transfers including Terrence Brown from Utah and Matt Able from NC State. The team's performance in the upcoming season will depend on how well these new players integrate. The rankings indicate Florida is on top, followed by Duke, Michigan, Illinois, and UConn.
- •UNC hired Michael Malone as head coach.
- •The team replaced its entire starting lineup from last season.
- •New transfers include Terrence Brown and Matt Able.
- •Florida heads the Way-Too-Early rankings, with UNC last.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball secures a spot in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
"There's plenty of mystery and excitement surrounding the UNC basketball program. In ESPN's Way-Too-Early rankings, see where the Tar Heels land.
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