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Published Mar 16, 2025

AJ: 11-Seed Isn’t Exactly a Curse

Andrew Jones • TarHeelIllustrated

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Not to get way ahead here, because North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament run could be over before we know it, but starting as an 11 seed doesn’t mean UNC’s stay will be brief.

The Tar Heels made the big dance by the hair on their chinny chin chin Sunday evening, thanks to UAB not stealing a big in the American Athletic Conference final. That kept Carolina, the last team in the field, in its spot in Dayton.