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UNC has 11 new players, including three key additions at 6-foot-10 or taller.

The Tar Heels have to improve in two areas that were consistent among the program's best teams.

CHAPEL HILL — There are two things on the checklist for UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis when putting together a roster.

“It’s the same as anything when you’re evaluating talent, whether it’s high school, transfer portal, internationally,” Davis said recently during a press conference inside the media room at the Smith Center.

“ … the two boxes that need to be checked, and I told you this before, it has to be a want and a need.”

Following the 2024-25 season, which ended with the Tar Heels sneaking into the NCAA Tournament as a First Four participant, Davis knew what he wanted and needed

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