What is UNC Basketball's Goal? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Basketball

NCAA Tournament expansion remains a hot topic across the college basketball landscape as the bar for entry into March Madness has dropped significantly with the addition of more teams. While that debate rages on, North Carolina's regular season slate for '26-27 remains a work in progress as the current lineup of opponents has only one potential marquee matchup.

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss how the tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in that regard, should be going forward for a UNC program looking to get back to prominence in the Michael Malone era.

They also discuss the necessity of high-profile games for fan interest and revenue generation, noting that the ACC's viewership metrics influence media money. Finally, Barnes and Ashley debate a strategy to balance competitive scheduling with postseason success going forward.

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