UNC Basketball’s NET ranking bumps up after third straight victory Posted Jan 12, 2025 UNC's NCAA Tournament projections are improving as it continues a stretch of seven games that can hurt the Tar Heels’ resume with losses and minimally help them with wins. The Tar Heels have won the first three of those seven for their first three-game win streak since November. Saturday’s win at N.C. State improved UNC one spot in the NET to 39. (Tar Heel Tribune)