The North Carolina Tarheels may have a completely different look, depleted of their all-star unit last year, but they are confident in finishing strong in the ACC. This young team has plenty of talent left. The two main seniors, David Noel and Reyshawn Terry are developing into breakthrough prime players while serving as leaders and motivators. UNC is ranked 23rd in the country. With the recent loss to USC they're 6-2 overall. Coach Roy Williams will be a great influence the whole year. He knows how to still make his team winners.
With a fresh cast of players UNC will have a greater chance against opponents than the last couple years. Freshman, Tyler Hansbrough is putting up impressive numbers so far with 17.1 ppg and 7.8 rpg. He's a natural low post player with strong arms and quick moves close to the basket. This kid may be the most pleasant surprise and best assest for the Tarheels this year. With new additions to the ACC like Miami and Boston College the competition will be tough for the Heels. Even without dominant players from previous year they'll still be up any challenge.
Duke may be picked to finish at the top, however if a team like Virginia Tech can give them a run for their money they're not as good as the hype. UNC on the right night can beat the Blue Devils. Duke's potency on offense and defense is overwhelming at times, but they can be stopped. Up next on the schedule for North Carolina is UNC-Asheville. This should be a good warmup game and test of competency until they face Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Duke.
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