Michigan Basketball: Top 5 non-conference games for 2018-19

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Head coach John Beilein of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Villanova Wildcats in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 22: Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines is defended by DJ Hogg #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

2. North Carolina, Home, November 28th

This is a golden opportunity for Michigan to grab a win over a top ten team as they play UNC at home. UNC has lost senior standouts Joel Berry and Theo Pinson, but have plenty of talent at their disposal this season.

Senior stretch four Luke Maye will be in the All-American discussion after averaging 16.9ppg and 10.1rpg. Nassir Little is an elite freshman and potential top five draft pick who forms a dynamic frontcourt combination. Cam Johnson and Kenny Williams will start on the wings and both players averaged double figures as juniors. Coby White rounds out the projected starting five and he is a 5-star prospect who can really shoot the ball.

The Tarheels look like the best shooting team in the country as Maye and Williams shot over 40% from deep. Johnson only shot 34% from three, but shot 42% the year before. Coby White proved his shooting prowess in the U-18 tournament and even reserves Andrew Platek and Brandon Robinson shot the ball well (albeit in a limited sample size).

Having four shooters around an elite athlete like Little is a formula for a dangerous offense. If UNC can get sufficient PG play from Coby White and junior Seventh Woods, then they will unquestionably be a top ten team.

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