The North Carolina Tar Heels are only a few days away from the beginning of the regular season. They have played three preseason games, two against high-level competition. They have had moments where they’ve looked like a team with potential to be near the top of the ACC, while also having moments where they’ve looked like a mid-major-level team. The excitement has dimmed, and it feels like the Michael Malone era is off to a bit of a rocky start on the court. And yet, the off