CALEB WILSON wins ACC Player of the Year, NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS crack the top 10 defensively, and LUKA BOGAVAC leads the conference in three-point shooting. Bold predictions or inevitable reality? Isaac Schade delivers four fearless forecasts for the 2025-26 NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball season, backed by film analysis and insider perspectives. The breakdown covers WILSON's two-way dominance despite CBS Sports ranking him just 61st nationally, the defensive transformation featuring SETH TRIMBLE and JARIN STEVENSON's lockdown capabilities, an advantageous non-conference schedule with only one true road game at KENTUCKY, and BOGAVAC's shot-ready mechanics honed against professional competition. Community predictions include Freshman of the Year honors and ACC Defensive Player of the Year candidates. The episode also previews tonight's exhibition against WINSTON-SALEM STATE, highlighting four critical areas to evaluate before the season opener. Discover why these predictions aren't as crazy as they sound and what to watch for in the Tar Heels' exhibition game.

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