No. When 18 North Carolina plays Navy in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, N.C., it will be looking for another untroubled outcome.

The Tar Heels are aware of the benefits that these games can bring, as they play teams with different styles.

Luka Bogavac, a North Carolina guard, said: "It is good to see different types of defense." When the big games arrive, we need to be prepared for every type of defense. "Seeing different looks can be very helpful."

The Tar Heels (4-0), who just won 97-53 over North Carolina Central, have scored 87 or more points in each of their games this season. This is partly due to the team's ability and willingness to keep up the pace.

Derek Dixon, a freshman guard, said that Coach (Hubert Davis) Davis wants to always pitch the ball forward. "Carolina's always played fast and that's exactly what we are trying to do." He always tells us to go ahead, and that the person ahead of you is your best option.

Caleb Wilson is the first North Carolina rookie to have back-to-back Double-Doubles since Day'Ron Sharpe did it in 2020-21.

Since the start of the season, North Carolina players have noticed a defensive improvement. They do not want to see a drop-off because they expect more experienced opponents.

Wilson, a member of the Wilson defense team, said that it will only improve. "We need to be more physically aggressive and force teams to take tough shots," Wilson said.

Navy (2-2) is coming off a victory over Washington (Md.). College on Friday.

Midshipmen are also putting a lot of emphasis on defense. Navy kept Washington from scoring for 12 straight possessions against an opponent who was outmatched.

Navy Coach Jon Perry stated that they changed their defensive coverage of ball screens to really pressure the ball.

Aidan Kehoe, a senior center from North Carolina, matched his career high with 20 points against the Shoremen. However, he will face a lot more resistance on the court due to the larger North Carolina frontcourt.

The Tar Heels will be looking for a slower pace. Navy averaged 71.7 total points in its first three Division I games.

Navy's perimeter threat is Jinwoo Kim. He has scored 15.5 points on average per game after making 9 of 23 3-point shots.

Perry stated, "He's two years old and has fully recovered from the knee injury he sustained as a freshman." "His hardwork is beginning to show and the team believe in him."

North Carolina has experienced some uneven moments. The Tar Heels had 10 turnovers in the first half of their rout over North Carolina Central and none in the second.

Davis was in a great mood after that because the Tar Heels listened to his request for more focus.

The coach stated that ball security was not a priority. "We only need singles," the coach said. Simple. "Simple works best -- everything. And try to make them understand how important it is for us to not turn the ball into a turnover and get shots."

North Carolina only needs to win one more game in order to reach the 2,400-win mark. Navy's last regular-season match against a team from a major conference will take place on this date.

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(source: Reuters)