North Carolina delivered some blockbuster news, announcing that they would play Kansas in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
The two programs agreed on a two-year slate of games, each taking a turn to play host. The announcement dropped right before noon, giving fans a mouthful of what-ifs to bring to the lunch conversation.
In a press release by the school, Men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis explained the impact these games will have.
“These two games should be exciting for players and coaches on both teams and a win for fans of college basketball,” says Davis. “It is an opportunity for two great programs to play in each other’s home arenas, which are among the best and most historic in our game.”
Unsurprisingly, the news brought quite the reaction, with fans excitedly oozing through their keyboards. These two programs are rich in basketball history, and both have a deep connection tied to legendary coach Roy Williams.
Let us look at how Twitter reacted to this groundbreaking announcement.