It has been a hectic first month in the Michael Malone era in Chapel Hill, as the North Carolina Tar Heels' roster resembles nothing like what it looked like last season.

That being said, the Tar Heels' brass has constructed a roster capable of winning multiple games in the NCAA Tournament. With North Carolina's roster essentially cemented, here are the five best players on its 2026-27 roster.

1. Terrence Brown

Feb 28, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

North Carolina's backcourt production was inconsistent at times last season, and with all of those players leaving the program this offseason, Malone needed a difference-making guard.…