The Tar Heels are going dancing, but the college basketball world seemed more than shocked by the news — and wondering if perhaps some favoritism may have been involved. While North Carolina was predicted to be on the bubble – at best – to make the NCAA Tournament,

Here is why UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham became a March Madness controversy due to his role on the tournament selection committee.

The North Carolina Tar Heels were the biggest surprise of Selection Sunday, earning a No. 11 seed and a spot in the First Four in Dayton when their name was called for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. As soon as UNC was named into the tournament,

While it's fair to argue the North Carolina Tar Heels don't deserve a spot in the NCAA Tournament based on their regular season resume of roster, college basket

As the clock ticks toward Selection Sunday, the North Carolina Tar Heels find themselves in an unfamiliar position on the bubble. Despite their storied basketball legacy, UNC’s 22-13 record and underwhelming performance against top competition have left their March Madness hopes hanging by a thread.

One of those bubble teams Sunday was the North Carolina Tar Heels, who earned a play-in spot in the East Region. UNC will take on San Diego State for a chance to earn a No. 11 see