After winning both of their games last week, the UNC basketball program finds themselves in the Sweet 16 for a record 30th time. The Tar Heels first beat up on Marquette and then stunned No. 1 Baylor to punch their ticket.
But another tough test looms as No. 4 UCLA awaits in Philadelphia on Friday night.
The Bruins got past Akron in the first round and then Saint Mary’s in the second round to punch their ticket. They are looking to return to the Final Four for the second-straight season, bringing back every starter.
It’s clear that UNC is going to have to play their A-game on Friday night if they want to reach te Elite 8 in Hubert Davis’ first season. The Ta Heels are led by forwards Armando Bacot and Brady Manek while guards Caleb Love and RJ Davis will look to slow down Tyger Campbell and company.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA.