North Carolina preview capsule
Oct 26, 2015 - 7:06 PM North Carolina preview capsuleBy The Associated Press=
North Carolina
Last season: 26-12, lost in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Nickname: Tar Heels. Coach: Roy Williams.
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference.
Key returners: Seniors Marcus Paige (14.1 points) and Brice Johnson (12.9) were all-ACC picks a year ago, while junior forward Kennedy Meeks and sophomore Justin Jackson give the Tar Heels four returning double-digit scorers.
Who left: Starter J.P. Tokoto (8.3 points) was the team's top perimeter defender and a good passer who was second on the team in assists.
The Skinny: Four starters and nine of the top 10 scorers are back, giving the Tar Heels a mix of talent, depth and experience that will make them one of the favorites to reach the Final Four.
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