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UNC Picked 15th in Preseason ACC Poll

UNC lands at the bottom of the ACC media poll, spotlighting a challenging outlook for the Tar Heels' 2026 season.

By · Published July 28, 2026  23:32 UTC · Updated August 1, 2026  00:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: UNC lands at the bottom of the ACC media poll, spotlighting a challenging outlook for the Tar Heels' 2026 season.
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The posting, made on the ACC’s website, lists the Tar Heels near the bottom of the projected order. This placement reflects the lowest preseason expectation for the program in the latest media assessment. Additional media reports fleshed out the broader outlook.

WRAL noted that Miami was the clear preseason favorite, with NC State, Duke and North Carolina all positioned well behind the leader. The AJC highlighted Georgia Tech’s fifth‑place projection, while Syracuse.com indicated its own team would finish near the bottom of the standings. The conference’s own announcement echoed these rankings, confirming Miami at the top and placing UNC at 15th.

Collectively, the coverage paints a picture of a conference where several programs are expected to contend while others, including UNC, face uphill battles.

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The obvious questions

What position did the ACC preseason poll assign to North Carolina for 2026?

The poll placed North Carolina at 15th overall.

Which team was identified as the preseason favorite in the ACC poll?

Miami was listed as the preseason favorite to win the ACC championship.

Did any outlet report a different ranking for North Carolina?

All cited sources reported the same 15th‑place ranking, with no contradictory figures identified.

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