Battle 4 Atlantis Matchups Announced!

The Battle 4 Atlantis games were just announced on Twitter by Jon Rothstein.

North Carolina and seven others will be a part of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament that takes place early each year. Today, it was announced who will face off in the first round.

Matchups

North Carolina vs Northern Iowa

Villanova vs Texas Tech

Michigan vs Memphis

Arkansas vs Stanford

Things to Know

• North Carolina last played Northern Iowa in Marcus Paige’s senior season as a sort of “homecoming” game. The Tar Heels were upset in a hard-fought game.
• Villanova looks to improve on last season. I, for one, would love for Carolina to face them and get some long awaited revenge.
• Texas Tech will also look to improve on last season. Former Tar Heel Kerwin Walton is a member of this team.
• Michigan has a brand new squad. There was a lot of roster turnover, similar to UNC. Lately, North Carolina has fared well against the Wolverines.
• Memphis is another team with a lot of fresh faces. Can Penny Hardaway finally make a deep tournament run?
• Arkansas has been amazing since hiring Eric Musselman. He has the Hogs rolling, and the program continues to ascend.
• Stanford is trying to improve their program overall. They have struggled recently. Current Tar Heel Harrison Ingram transferred from Stanford.

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