Previewing UNC basketball vs. Florida in Jumpman Invitational

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Dec 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts during the first half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

North Carolina will head on the road again for their fifth game against a ranked opponent this season as they take on the Florida Gators in the Jumpman Invitational. Currently, they are 0-4 against teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25, which makes this game almost a must-win for the Tar Heels and Hubert Davis.

For the Tar Heels, they have won back-to-back games after losing three straight. After a loss to Alabama, the Tar Heels were able to get their first ACC win of the season, beating Georgia Tech. They followed that up with a big win over La Salle a week later. The hope is that UNC can take this momentum into a big showdown on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Gators enter this game at 10-0 overall on the season and fresh off a big non-conference win over Arizona State. The Gators are 3-0 against the ACC as well this season with wins over Florida State, Wake Forest and Virginia so far.

Here is a preview of this game and the history of these two teams.

North Carolina Key to Victory

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) shoots as La Salle Explorers guard Jahlil White (1) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The biggest thing that needs to happen for UNC basketball to have a chance of winning their first top-25 matchup of the season is their ability to shoot outside. This team has been horrid from beyond the three-point line, especially RJ Davis.

For them to come away with a top-10 upset, they are going to need to shoot near 40% from the three-point line which is something this team has yet to do against high-caliber competition this season.

Keep an Eye on

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cade Tyson (5)…

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Author : Tar Heels Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-16 02:54:00

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