North Carolina made the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the last team in the 68-team field. Now it appears it may be the last team to its destination to begin its March Madness journey.
The NCAA in a statement Monday afternoon said the team’s originally planned press conference and practice ahead of its Tuesday night game vs. San Diego State is “delayed due to travel issues.” It was initially scheduled for press conferences at 5:50 p.m. and open practice beginning at 6:35 p.m.
The News & Observer reported Monday afternoon that the NCAA-provided charter flight was having issues, prompting the delay. It is scheduled to arrive Monday night — nearly three hours later than previously planned.
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The travel snag is just the latest hiccup for a North Carolina team that, when last seen on the floor, could not get out of its own way. The Tar Heels lost to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals in…
