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UNC Basketball Gains Some Votes Despite Another Loss

UNC basketball began this season at No. 9 in the AP Top 25 Poll but has been absent from the rankings since Week 5.

Matt Giles

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For the third straight week, Hubert Davis' fourth UNC basketball squad doesn't have a ranking by its name. However, the Tar Heels (7-5, 1-0 ACC) are closer to being ranked in the latest AP Top 25 Poll released on Monday afternoon than they were last week.

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And that's despite the fact that UNC lost to the now-No. 6 Florida Gators, 90-84, at the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte's Spectrum Center on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels bounced back from that defeat, though, with a desperately needed 76-74 win over the now-No. 22 UCLA Bruins at the CBS Sports Classic in New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Last week, UNC received nine voting points, stacking up 17th among unranked squads. This go-round, the Tar Heels more than doubled their total to 20 voting points, the 12th most outside of the AP Top 25 Poll.

Meanwhile, the UNC basketball program's archival, Jon Scheyer's third batch of Duke Blue Devils, is the only ranked team from the ACC. The Blue Devils (10-2, 2-0 ACC), winners of six straight, check in at No. 4 in the country, marking the highest spot any member of the conference has reached this season.

Beyond the Blue Devils and Tar Heels, the Pitt Panthers and Clemson Tigers are the only ACC teams receiving votes this week.

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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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