- Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) are set to challenge the Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) at the Dean E. Smith Center this Friday evening.
In their previous encounter, the Kansas Jayhawks dominated Green Bay, achieving a decisive victory with a score of 94-51. The Jayhawks were called for 15 fouls, while Green Bay committed 20. Kansas managed to convert 8 out of 31 from beyond the arc. Green Bay, on the other hand, had a free throw percentage of 61.1%, sinking 11 of their 18 attempts. They secured 22 rebounds (5 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Green Bay recorded 7 assists and created 2 steals during the game. Defensively, Kansas allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 28.6%, with Green Bay making 16 of 56 attempts. The Jayhawks provided 20 assists while forcing 6 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. On the boards, they totaled 44 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones. At the free-throw line, Kansas converted 18 of 24 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 75.0%. Overall, the Jayhawks concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 56.9%, hitting 33 out of 58 attempts, and successfully landing 10 of 27 three-point shots.
A standout player for Kansas was Flory Bidunga, who shot an impressive 81.8% from the floor, contributing 1 assist, 6 rebounds, and 23 points from 9 field goals in 11 attempts over 25 minutes.
Kansas enters the matchup with a 1-0 record for the season. They average a mere 3.0 turnovers per game while committing 15.0 fouls. The team also secures 44.0 rebounds per game with 20 total assists so far this season, ranking 107th nationally in assist rate. Kansas is accomplishing a shooting success of 37.0% from three-point territory (10 of 27) and 75.0% from the free-throw line. With an average of 94.0 points per game, they currently sit at 82nd nationally, while shooting 56.9% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Jayhawks are generating 8.0 turnovers each contest and drawing 20.0 fouls. They rank 65th nationally in assists allowed, giving up 7 on the season. Defensively, they are limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 28.6% (16 of 56) and giving up an average of 26.0 rebounds per game. Opponents are achieving a 25.8% success rate on three-point attempts, placing Kansas at 59th nationally in points allowed per game (51.0).
In their last game, the North Carolina Tar Heels triumphed with a score of 94-54 over Central Arkansas. In terms of rebounding, North Carolina allowed Central Arkansas to grab 27 rebounds (8 offensive). The Tar Heels shot 27.6% from beyond the arc, going 8 of 29, and converted 6 of 9 free throws (66.7%). Central Arkansas completed 20 of 64 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 31.3%. North Carolina recorded 33 field goals out of 65 attempts, leading to a shooting percentage of 50.8%. From three-point range, North Carolina converted 10 of 29 (34.5%) and excelled at the free-throw line with an 81.8% success rate. Central Arkansas was charged with 22 personal fouls, enabling the Tar Heels to have 22 free-throw attempts. Additionally, the Tar Heels forced 12 turnovers while securing 13 steals in this game. They concluded the contest with a total of 41 rebounds (30 defensive and 11 offensive).
Caleb Wilson made significant contributions for the Tar Heels, scoring 22 points on 8 of 10 shooting (80.0%) while securing 4 rebounds and delivering 3 assists during his 25 minutes on the court.
North Carolina carries a 1-0 record this season. The Tar Heels’ offense is striking at 50.8% from the field, positioning them at 94th in D-1. They have scored a total of 94 points this season, averaging 45.0 rebounds per game. They are assisting 23.0 times per game (ranking 39th) but also averaging 12.0 turnovers. Each game, North Carolina commits 14.0 personal fouls and excels at the charity stripe with an 81.8% success rate.
Defensively, North Carolina holds opponents to 27.6% on three-point attempts (8 of 29) and allows 66.7% at the free-throw line. They average 8.0 assists relinquished and 30.0 rebounds surrendered each game, currently ranked 90th and 117th nationally. Notably, the Tar Heels rank 72nd in points allowed per game at 54.0, while forcing an average of 17.0 turnovers per contest and limiting teams to a field goal percentage of 31.3% (61st in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back North Carolina
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