CBSSports.com, in their basketball preview, picks the Tar Heels as the 10th best team but also says they will take a step back after losing so much talent.

“The Tar Heels are poised to take a step back. No Marshall, no Zeller, no Henson, no Harrison Barnes. With all the talent Roy Williams has assembled, there is always the potential for a big season in Chapel Hill. But it’s a different Tar Heels team than the past couple of years. They don’t have a go-to post player, or a player who can consistently create his own shot off the dribble from the wing. The scorers are more catch-and-shoot than run-and-gun.

“The team’s success will likely come down to Paige at the point. Freshmen have had success on title contenders before, but Paige will need to acclimate himself effectively – and quickly. If he comes in and takes the reins immediately, Williams could have another ACC championship team on his hands. If not, the Tar Heels will be inconsistent.”

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