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Tar Heels Struggle as Louisville and Iowa Thrive

5/8/2025

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The North Carolina Tar Heels find themselves in a tough spot, sitting at the bottom of ESPN's early top 25 under head coach Hubert Davis. In contrast, Louisville, under Pat Kelsey, is gearing up for a promising 2025-26 season after a remarkable turnaround. Meanwhile, Iowa's new coach, Ben McCollum, has revitalized the team, securing a No. 24 preseason ranking.

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Story summary

The North Carolina Tar Heels find themselves in a tough spot, sitting at the bottom of ESPN's early top 25 under head coach Hubert Davis. In contrast, Louisville, under Pat Kelsey, is gearing up for a promising 2025-26 season after a remarkable turnaround. Meanwhile, Iowa's new coach, Ben McCollum, has revitalized the team, securing a No. 24 preseason ranking.