The highly anticipated matchup between two college basketball powerhouses, No. 19 Kansas and No. 25 North Carolina, is set for Friday at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill.

Both teams kicked off their seasons with wins earlier this week, making this an essential early test for both programs.

Kansas is led by standout freshman Darryn Peterson, who is projected as a potential top pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. He made an impressive debut by scoring 21 points against Green Bay, contributing to the Jayhawks’ significant 94-51 victory.

Similarly, North Carolina boasts its own freshman star, Caleb Wilson, who scored 22 points in the Tar Heels’ comfortable win over Central Arkansas. Wilson is also considered a lottery prospect for the upcoming NBA draft.

With both teams eager to secure a defining win, this game promises to showcase some of the top young talent in college basketball.

Watch Kansas vs North Carolina Live

Date: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Dean E. Center – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
TV: ESPN
Live stream: fubo (Try for free)

Prediction

Expect a thrilling encounter where both Peterson and Wilson will be pivotal. Given the environment and high stakes, Kansas is projected to pull off an upset, predicted to cover the spread with Kansas +1.5.