North Carolina remains No. 1 in latest AP Poll

North Carolina appeared just like the No. 1 staff within the nation in a 80-64 win over James Madison on Sunday, as they closed out a four-game homestand to begin the season.

Holding school basketball’s second greatest offense to only 64 factors emphasised the turnaround after a lackluster efficiency in opposition to Gardner-Webb to start the week.

Armando Bacot poured in 19 factors and a career-high 23 rebounds, whereas guard R.J. Davis tacked on a game-high 21 factors to go together with 5 assists.

Reflective of their success was their rating within the newest AP Ballot, because the Tar Heels stay No. 1 within the nation heading into their journey out west.

North Carolina obtained 47 of the 63 first place votes and are considered one of three ranked ACC groups, as Virginia (5) and Duke (8) be part of the Tar Heels inside the highest 10.

The preseason favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Convention will put their good report on the road with three video games in three days on the Phil Knight Invitational.

North Carolina will open up on Thursday in opposition to Portland and can play both Iowa State or Villanova on Friday.