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Another Pundit Excludes UNC Basketball From Projected Top 25

UNC basketball hasn't tipped off a campaign without a ranking by its name in almost 20 years.
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Seth Trimble, a rising senior guard who averaged 11.6 points per game for the Tar Heels last season, is the only returning member of the 2024-25 UNC basketball team's regular rotation. And while the program is set to welcome a five-star rookie in forward Caleb Wilson, Hubert Davis and his staff haven't landed any five-star talents via this year's transfer portal.

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Barring a difference-maker pickup in the coming weeks, UNC is unlikely to see much hype from national experts ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

In fact, the Tar Heels might not even be projected to finish among the top three in the ACC.

On Tuesday, The Field of 68's Rob Dauster left UNC outside of his top 25, and he's not the first to do so in recent weeks.

Dauster's top 25 includes only three squads from the conference: Louisville at No. 5, Duke at No. 8, and NC State at No. 25.

As previously pointed out here at North Carolina Tar Heels On SI, the UNC basketball program hasn't ranked below both Duke and NC State in a preseason AP Top 25 Poll since the 2012-13 campaign.

Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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