If you want to argue in favor of the Tar Heels, you can look at their 8-0 record in Quad 2 games, their close calls against the nation's best and their strong finish to the season.  It's bracket time!

The Tar Heels, who hold a 1-12 record against Quad 1 teams this season, earned a bid despite a poor showing against the country’s top teams.

After a stressful 48 hours following a loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels found out their fate for the NCAA Tournament. And they are heading to Dayton. The Tar Heels got into the field as a 12 seed and will be in the First Four game and will face off against San Diego State on Wednesday night.

It’s the No. 1-seeded Florida basketball vs. No. 16-seeded Norfolk State Spartans in March Madness to open its 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s bracket.