The Tar Heels lost to No. 1 Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals, but have won eight of their past 10 games and are playing their best basketball of the season.

Do the North Carolina Tar Heels deserve their spot in the NCAA Tournament? Broadcaster/bracketologist John Fanta doesn't think so.

College basketball fans are confused as to how North Carolina made the NCAA Tournament. However, athletic director Bubba Cunningham may have the answer.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13) and the San Diego State Aztecs (21-9) hit the court in a First Four matchup on Tuesday. A spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket will be

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.

"Bubba Cunningham (again, UNC's AD who doubles as Selection Committee Chair) gets $104,000 bonus for UNC making the NCAA Tournament (one month's salary)," wrote Anderson. "AND there's another $225,000 in bonuses in play based on what happens in the tournament. Something to sleep on."