The count down to the 2022-23 college basketball season is on and Hubert Davis leads North Carolina into a year with some high expectations.
After four of UNC’s five starters from their Final Four run a year ago return, plus the addition of Pete Nance, the Tar Heels are one of the favorites to not only win the Atlantic Coast Conference but the national championship as well.
With that, the Tar Heels will certainly have a target on their back those high expectations will continue to grow. The team has been working hard this Summer and with official practices in a few months, we will get our first look at the team coming off that impressive 2021-22 season.
But what will the starting lineup and rotation look like? As the Summer continues on, it was time to update what the Tar Heels lineup will be including the sixth man, rotation, and more.
Check out our latest prediction ahead of the season as we continue to wait out what should be a very exciting year in Chapel Hill.
PG: R.J. Davis (Jr.)
Jan 26, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard R.J. Davis (4) dribbles in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
R.J. Davis has improved in each of his first two seasons with the program and will enter his junior year as one of the best point guards in the country.
2021-22 stats: 13.5PPG, 4.3RPG, 3.6APG
SG: Caleb Love (Jr.)
Mar 17, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Caleb Love (2) reacts after a play against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Caleb Love is coming off the best season of his career, helping UNC reach the title game. Love was a catalyst for the Tar Heels’ tournament run, coming up big against UCLA and Duke when UNC needed him the most. His return is key as it gives UNC a legit scorer in the back court.
2021-22 stats: 15.9PPG, 3.4RPG, 3.6APG
F: Leaky Black (Grad.)
Jan 26, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Leaky Black (1) waits to come in the game in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Leaky Black took advantage of his extra season due to COVID-19, and is returning as one of UNC’s wing players. Over the years, Black has developed into one of the…
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