North Carolina made the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the last team in the 68-team field. Now it appears it may be the last team to its destination to begin its March Madness journey. The NCAA in a statement Monday afternoon said the team's originally planned press conference and practice ahead of its Tuesday night game vs.

After North Carolina earned a berth, its athletic director faces questions: Did the Tar Heels receive preferential treatment?

North Carolina men's basketball on Friday night cost itself a chance at an ACC championship—and potentially a ticket to the NCAA tournament. Once trailing rival Duke by 24 points, the Tar Heels stormed back in the second half and had a chance to take the lead with 4.