Ranking the 68 best teams in the NCAA Tournament Posted Mar 17, 2021 25. UNC. I’d like UNC better to make a Sweet 16 push if they hadn’t played themselves into an 8/9 game. The Tar Heels’ size could cause problems for a lot of opponents, and their guards are gaining the experience necessary to one day be elite. Getting as much experience as possible in this year’s tournament will only help in pursuit of the 2022 title. (Sporting News)