5 Way-Too-Early Predictions For North Carolina Basketball In 2015-16

5 Way-Too-Early Predictions For North Carolina Basketball In 2015-16

By Tim Letcher

July 23, 2015

5 Way-Too-Early Predictions For North Carolina Basketball In 2015-16

Marcus Paige North Carolina Tar Heels — The North Carolina Tar Heels have not lived up to their own lofty standards the last few seasons. However, North Carolina appears to be loaded heading into the 2015-16 season. Roy Williams and his team figure to make some noise this season. Here are five way too early predictions for the 2015-16 Tar Heels.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have not lived up to their own lofty standards the last few seasons. However, North Carolina appears to be loaded heading into the 2015-16 season. Roy Williams and his team figure to make some noise this season. Here are five way too early predictions for the 2015-16 Tar Heels.

5. Justin Jackson Will Break Out

Justin Jackson North Carolina Tar Heels

5. Justin Jackson Will Break Out

Justin Jackson North Carolina Tar Heels — There were signs last season of just how good Jackson can be. With another year of experience under his belt, look for Jackson to take a big leap forward this season.

There were signs last season of just how good Jackson can be. With another year of experience under his belt, look for Jackson to take a big leap forward this season.

4. Marcus Paige Will Return to Form

Marcus Paige North Carolina Tar Heels

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4. Marcus Paige Will Return to Form

Marcus Paige North Carolina Tar Heels — Paige battled injuries last season and was clearly not himself. But make no mistake, he is one of the best guards in the country. Look for Paige to be an All-American in 2016.

Paige battled injuries last season and was clearly not himself. But make no mistake, he is one of the best guards in the country. Look for Paige to be an All-American in 2016.

3. North Carolina Will Be Preseason Number One

Joel Berry North Carolina Tar Heels

3. North Carolina Will Be Preseason Number One

Joel Berry North Carolina Tar Heels — Their talent and experience will make them the preseason choice at the top of the polls. But as everyone knows, it's not where you start, but where you finish.

Their talent and experience will make them the preseason choice at the top of the polls. But as everyone knows, it's not where you start, but where you finish.

2. North Carolina Will Win the ACC

Kennedy Meeks North Carolina Tar Heels

2. North Carolina Will Win the ACC

Kennedy Meeks North Carolina Tar Heels — There will be a number of contenders for the ACC title, including Duke, Louisville and Virginia. But North Carolina appears to be the best team heading into the 2016 season.

There will be a number of contenders for the ACC title, including Duke, Louisville and Virginia. But North Carolina appears to be the best team heading into the 2016 season.

1. North Carolina Will Return to the Final Four

Roy Williams North Carolina Tar Heels

1. North Carolina Will Return to the Final Four

Roy Williams North Carolina Tar Heels — Amazingly, North Carolina has not played on college basketball's final weekend since 2009. But the team with the most all-time Final Four appearances will return this year, and will contend for the title.

Amazingly, North Carolina has not played on college basketball's final weekend since 2009. But the team with the most all-time Final Four appearances will return this year, and will contend for the title.

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