Following another successful week on the court, the UNC basketball program has moved up in the latest AP Top 25 Poll.
UNC makes a small jump in latest AP Poll
Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Tar Heels moved up one spot in this week's rankings.
North Carolina now ranks No. 17 in the country, as the Tar Heels are one of four ACC teams who claimed a top 25 spot in this week's poll.
Carolina jumped one spot to No. 17 in the new @AP_Top25 poll, released today.https://t.co/pB3SZn6Kk2#GoHeels pic.twitter.com/RMFefiNQnT
— Carolina Basketball Stats & Info (@UNCMBBStats) March 2, 2026
No. 1 on the horizon
After holding down the No. 1 spot for another week, the Duke Blue Devils will host the No. 17-ranked Tar Heels on Saturday night in Durham to end the 2025-2026 regular season.
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North Carolina has the chance to knock Duke from the top spot before the ACC Tournament begins, as both sides will be extremely motivated for a win this one for bragging rights.
The objective remains the same
Keep stacking wins.
UNC hosts Clemson for the final home game of the 2025-2026 regular season
Each week when the AP Top 25 poll is revealed, whether the Tar Heels move up, down or stand pat, the objective never changes.
All North Carolina has to do is continue winning games, and the rest will take care of itself.
Clemson and Duke will be strong tests for the Tar Heels as they wrap up the regular season, and a pair of wins will have them jumping up next week's rankings. In the end, all that matters is the wins you collect, something that is at the forefront of everything the Tar Heels are looking to accomplish.
Sure, everyone wants a high ranking, but that means nothing when that final team standing is hoisting a trophy on the final day of the college basketball season.