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UNC Basketball Names Starters Against Charleston Southern

The UNC basketball staff appears to have decided on the team's full-time starting five.

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After over a week off since UNC basketball knocked off then-unbeaten Oklahoma at the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, the ninth-ranked Tar Heels (8-3, 1-0 ACC) return to action by welcoming unranked Charleston Southern (4-8, 0-0 Big South) to the Dean E. Smith Center for their matchup at 8 p.m. ET Friday (ACC Network).

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Roughly 20 minutes before tipoff, the official stats broadcast revealed the Tar Heels' starting five against the Buccaneers.

For the fifth straight time, third-year UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis will roll out the following lineup:

  • Freshman guard Elliot Cadeau
  • Senior guard RJ Davis
  • Graduate wing Cormac Ryan
  • Junior forward Harrison Ingram
  • Graduate center Armando Bacot

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Following Friday night's home outing, UNC's last non-conference contest of the regular season, the Tar Heels have a few days off before heading north for a bout against unranked Pitt (9-3, 0-1 ACC) at 7 p.m. Tuesday (ESPN).

That will be the first of three for UNC on an opponent's home court. The Tar Heels play at No. 18 Clemson (10-1, 1-0 ACC) on Jan. 6 before traveling the 30 minutes to Raleigh to face unranked NC State (9-3, 1-0 ACC) in a rivalry showdown four days later.

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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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