The Tar Heels are going dancing, but the college basketball world seemed more than shocked by the news — and wondering if perhaps some favoritism may have been involved. While North Carolina was predicted to be on the bubble – at best – to make the NCAA Tournament,

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

The Tar Heels’ 1-12 record in Quadrant 1 games proved not to be a fatal flaw as North Carolina will face San Diego State in Dayton.