North Carolina Tar Heels' New Era: Life After Armando Bacot

Can the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team maintain their dominance without Armando Bacot? With a new season on the horizon, the Tar Heels are poised for a transformation under Hubert Davis, who led them to an ACC regular season title last year. This episode explores the potential shift to a faster, perimeter-focused style, spotlighting key players like RJ Davis, an All-American candidate, and promising freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. The projected starting lineup, including Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington, faces a challenging non-conference schedule with matchups against Kansas, Alabama, and UCLA. Despite concerns about frontcourt depth, the backcourt's talent and experience offer hope for a strong NCAA tournament run. Join us for an in-depth look at the Tar Heels' strategies and season projections. Listen now for exclusive insights into the team's evolving dynamics and expectations.
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[@blackmanblackman751]

it's just been hard trying to get a BIG to come to Carolina these days

[@TravW12]

Listening to Hubert’s stats on bench usage are terrifying! I think this team can only be good if we spread the minutes outside of RJ and maybe Cadeau. Hubert hasn’t shown the ability or desire to do that!

[@TravW12]

Riley… my favorite guy to clown besides you Issac!😂 it’s all love and in good fun!

[@timothybullock5418]

This is a flawed roster for UNC and will require a stellar coaching job by Hubert Davis to navigate. Four non conference losses are not a stretch. Kansas and Alabama are likely the top two teams in the country and are well manned in the frontcourt and backcourt. To project a Maui championship is naive with Connecticut, Iowa State and Auburn in the field. And both Florida and UCLA will be ranked. The transfer portal misses at the five mirror Duke’s last offseason, and so will the results. Duke will sweep the Heels. Carolina gets into the NCAAs with a 3 or a 4 seed. They’re just not elite this season.

[@rileydavis8672]

I'm with you on the flawed roster, tried to communicate that with talking about uncertainties in the frontcourt. Think they have a legit shot at winning Maui though. UConn's talent level is nowhere near where it's been. Iowa State goes through scoring droughts which makes them susceptible in single elimination tournaments. I'm pretty high on Auburn, but they have uncertainty in their backcourt between an up-transfer (Pegues) and Tahaad Pettiford competing to start at the 1.

[@timothybullock5418]

@@rileydavis8672 Maui is the most interesting MTE this season because of what it’ll teach us about the teams. UConn’s perception is greater than its roster. I actually think Auburn is the best team in the field with Iowa State closely behind. The Cyclones have loads of experience and continuity. UNC will face one of them in their second matchup. Memphis is sneaky good. Michigan State is still Michigan State. And Dayton is not a pushover. It should be fun and informative!

[@TravW12]

This is identical to the Duke frontcourt problem last year, except Unc has no one as good as an out of position Filipowski.

[@timothybullock5418]

@@TravW12 Please say so!! And Carolina’s preseason talking points are also the same: We’ll just run a three guard lineup. Whatever!