The UNC basketball program will get a great test on Friday night against an opponent that isn't a split-squad version of themselves when they take on BYU in an exhibition contest.
The Cougars, led by elite five-star freshman AJ Dybantsa, have some preseason action under their belt, as the early consensus is that Dybantsa is the real deal. While North Carolina will aim to slow him down on both ends of the floor, this exhibition game is going to serve as a valuable learning experience for this new-look Tar Heel team.
Here's everything you need to know about Friday night's contest:
When
Friday, October 24, 2025, at 9 PM EST
Where
Delta Center in Salt Lake City
How to Watch
ESPN+
What to Watch For
How will this new-look team perform in their first real action against another opponent?
Will Luka Bogavac (who was cleared by the NCAA but not yet by UNC) play?
What different lineups will Hubert Davis experiment with?
Players to Watch
AJ Dybantsa- BYU
Caleb Wilson- UNC