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North Carolina holds open basketball practice ahead of 2023-24 season

The North Carolina basketball team held an open practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Hubert Davis begins his third season as head coach of the Tar Heels.

The Tar Heels have set their sights set on securing a spot the NCAA tournament, with seven new players on the roster.

North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) Elliott Cadeau (2) and R.J. Davis (4) stretch during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) Elliott Cadeau (2) and R.J. Davis (4) stretch during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) goes to the basket for a dunk during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) goes to the basket for a dunk during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team during their practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team during their practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina freshman Elliott Cadeau drives against R.J. Davis (4) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina freshman Elliott Cadeau drives against R.J. Davis (4) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Jalen Washington (13) during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Jalen Washington (13) during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) defends Elliott Cadeau (2) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) defends Elliott Cadeau (2) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) fits bumps teammate Elliott Cadeau (2) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) fits bumps teammate Elliott Cadeau (2) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) blocks a shot by Zayden High (1) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) blocks a shot by Zayden High (1) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) tries for a steal from Creighton Lebo (14) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) tries for a steal from Creighton Lebo (14) during the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) takes a phone call prior to the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) takes a phone call prior to the Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM with the headline "North Carolina holds open basketball practice ahead of 2023-24 season."

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