Unc Men’s Basketball: 2018 in Review

As the 2017-18 Season comes to a close, let’s take a look back at what was a very successful year for the UNC Men’s basketball team

The team’s overall performance this season

The UNC Men’s Basketball team had a great season this year, compiling a 29-7 record and making it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament The team was led by junior guard Joel Berry II, who averaged 17.1 points per game Senior forward Theo Pinson also played a big role, averaging 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game

The Tar Heels started the season off strong, winning their first 13 games. Some of their notable wins included a 103-100 overtime victory against then-No. 3 Michigan State at home and a 74-69 road win against then-No. 9 Tennessee. In early January, UNC suffered its first loss of the season, falling 79-70 to Florida State in Tallahassee.

The Tar Heels would Bounce Back from that loss, winning 12 of their next 13 games. They then entered the ACC tournament as the No. 2 seed and won two games before losing to eventual champion Duke in the semifinals, 82-78. Carolina then received a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight before losing to eventual National Champion Villanova, 71-59.

Despite falling short of their ultimate goal, it was still a successful season for UNC and its fans. The team will look to build on this year’s success next season and make a run at the school’s sixth National Championship

The team’s best moments this season

The UNC Men’s basketball team had a successful 2018 season, culminating in a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA tournament Here are some of the team’s best moments from this season:

-Beating Duke in the regular season
-Wins over Virginia and Clemson in the ACC tournament
-Defeating Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament
-A close loss to eventual national champion Villanova in the Sweet Sixteen

The team’s worst moments this season

The University of North Carolina men’s Basketball team had a tough 2018 season, full of many losses and very few moments to celebrate. Here are some of the low points from the year:

-In February, the team suffered a humiliating loss to Virginia Tech at home, by a score of 54-48. This was UNC’s worst home loss in over 20 years.
-In March, the Tar Heels were embarrassed again, this time by Duke, losing 86-72 in the ACC Tournament This was UNC’s first loss to Duke in the ACC tournament in over 30 years.
-UNC ended the season with a whimper, losing to Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA tournament The loss marked UNC’s earliest exit from the tournament in over 10 years.

The team’s Key Players this season

This season, the UNC Men’s basketball team had several key players that contributed to their success. Some of these players included Joel Berry II, Luke Maye Cameron Johnson, and Coby White Each of these players played a vital role in the team’s success this season.

Joel Berry II was the team’s leading scorer, averaging 17.1 points per game He was also a key contributor on defense, often times guarding the opposing team’s best player. Luke Maye was the team’s second leading scorer, averaging 16.9 points per game He was also a key rebounder, averaging 10.1 rebounds per game Cameron Johnson was the team’s third leading scorer, averaging 11.4 points per game He was also a key shooter, connecting on 47% of his three-point attempts. Coby White was the team’s fourth leading scorer, averaging 10.4 Points per game He was also a key playmaker, averaging 2.7 assists per game

Each of these players played a vital role in the UNC Men’s Basketball team’s success this season. Without them, the team would not have been nearly as successful.

The team’s biggest rivals this season

This season, the UNC Men’s basketball team had some intense games against their biggest rivals. Some of these rivals included Duke, Virginia, and NC State. The team went head to head with these teams and came out on top. Here is a review of some of the team’s biggest rivals this season.

Duke:
The Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils have been fierce rivals for many years. This season was no different, as the two teams met twice. In the first game, which was played at Duke, the Tar Heels narrowly won 79-78. In the second game, which was played at UNC, the Tar Heels came out on top again with a score of 63-62.

Virginia:
The Virginia Cavaliers are another one of UNC’s biggest rivals. The two teams met twice this season, with UNC winning both games. The first game was played at Virginia, and UNC won 79-74. The second game was played at UNC, and UNC won again with a score of 71-63.

NC State:
The NC State Wolfpack are also one of UNC’s biggest rivals in basketball. This season, UNC won both games against NC State. The first game was played at NC State, and UNC won 75-69. The second game was played at UNC again, and UNC won 77-60.

The team’s biggest games this season

As the 2017-2018 season comes to a close, the UNC Men’s basketball team looks back at some of their biggest games.

January 27th: Duke @ UNC
This was one of the most anticipated games of the season, as the two historic rivals faced off once again. In a heated match, Duke eventually won 80-69, but not without a fight from the Tar Heels

February 10th: UNC @ Virginia
In a battle for first place in the ACC, UNC came out on top with a narrow 63-62 victory over Virginia. This was a significant win for the Tar Heels as they solidified their spot at the top of the conference.

March 3rd: UNC @ NC State
In their final regular season game, UNC clinched the ACC regular season title with a dominant 85-60 win over NC State. This was a big accomplishment for the team, as they entered the ACC tournament as the number one seed.

The team’s highlights this season

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s men’s basketball team this season had an overall record of 29-7, going 16-2 in the ACC. The team lost in the Sweet Sixteen to Texas A&M. The Tar Heels won the Regular Season ACC title and made it to the ACC tournament semifinals. notable players from this season include Luke Maye, Joel Berry II, Theo Pinson, and Cameron Johnson.

The team’s lowlights this season

The UNC men’s Basketball team had a rough season overall, with some lowlights throughout. One lowlight was the team’s loss to Wofford in the regular season This was UNC’s first ever loss to Wofford, and it was a tough one to take. The team also had a number of injuries throughout the season, which hampered their performance at times. One bright spot for the team was their upset win over Duke in the ACC tournament, but they ultimately lost to Texas A&M in the round of 32.

The team’s future prospects

The 2018 season was a tough one for the UNC Men’s Basketball Team They finished with a losing record and failed to make the NCAA tournament However, there are some silver linings. The team is young and has some talented players. With a few years of development, they could be a force to reckon with in the ACC.

The team’s fans

The UNC Men’s Basketball team had a very successful 2018 season. One of the biggest reasons for their success was the support of their amazing fans! Throughout the season, the team’s fans were there to cheer them on and provide them with encouragement. Here is a look at some of the ways that the team’s fans supported them during the 2018 season.