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UNC Basketball’s projected starting lineup for 2023-2024 season

By Nick Delahanty

CHAPEL HILL, NC - MARCH 04: An overhead view of head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels coaches during a game against the Duke Blue Devils on March 04, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 62-57. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - MARCH 04: An overhead view of head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels coaches during a game against the Duke Blue Devils on March 04, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 62-57. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images) /
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 13: Cormac Ryan #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels moves the ball during Live Action with Carolina Basketball at the Dean E. Smith Center on October 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Cormac Ryan

Ryan will be the “third guard” in the starting lineup, as his three-point shooting and veteran presence should be very beneficial for this Tar Heels team.

His shooting numbers took a hit last season, but this is still a guy who shot 45.4% from the floor (including 40.7% from three-point range) a season prior, so with some open space and some fast-paced play, it’s very possible that Ryan could come close to (or surpass) those numbers in Chapel Hill.

His new Tar Heels teammates often cite his toughness and competitiveness, as he brings an edge that should certainly help the UNC basketball program this season.

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