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UNC Basketball Reveals Starting Five Versus Virginia

The UNC basketball squad hopes to extend its winning streak to three.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and guard Elliot Cadeau
UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and guard Elliot Cadeau / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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With only five games and three home outings left on their regular season schedule, fourth-year UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his Tar Heels (16-11, 9-6 ACC) host the Virginia Cavaliers (13-13, 6-9 ACC) at 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN2).

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Ahead of the contest in Chapel Hill, the UNC basketball social media team posted the Tar Heels' starting lineup:

1 - Sophomore guard Elliot Cadeau

2 - Graduate guard RJ Davis

3 - Freshman forward Drake Powell

4 - Junior forward Ven-Allen Lubin

5 - Graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers

UNC has won two straight: 97-73 over the visiting NC State Wolfpack on Wednesday night and 88-82 at the Syracuse Orange last Saturday.

Following the bout against the Cavaliers, the Tar Heels will gear up for a road test versus the Florida State Seminoles (16-11, 7-9 ACC) in the Tucker Center at 7 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN) before returning home to welcome the Miami Hurricanes (6-20, 2-13 ACC) to the Smith Center next Saturday.

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more on the 2024-25 UNC basketball campaign and other Tar Heel news.

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Matt Giles
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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