UNC vs NC State Preview: Can the Wolfpack Pull Off the Upset?

UNC travels down the road to rival NC State today looking to stake their claim at the top of the polls after Duke's loss on Wednesday. The Heels survived a tough road test on Wednesday holding off FSU on the road. NC State beat Miami in a thrilling OT home win after two straight ACC losses. Records: North Carolina 18-2, 4-2, 4-1 (away) NC State 11-7, 2-4, 10-2 (home) Keys to the Game: 1. When Hansbrough Gets The Ball...Don't Foul! The Tar Heels go as Hansbrough goes. Teams have been able to slow the senior this year somewhat by putting their tallest defenders on him. NC State's tallest guys are Brandon Costner and Ben McCauley, but they stand just an inch taller than Hansbrough at 6'9". One must for State is not to foul Hansbrough because he ranks number one in the ACC for FT made and FT attempted averaging eight points per game from the line. 2. Tempo NC State likes to slow the game down and play half court offense. North Carolina can't run fast enough for Roy Williams. The Heels are ... (link)