Appalachian State's Donovan Gregory (11) grabs a loose ball next to North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) is defended by Appalachian State's Michael Eads Jr. (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) gathers a loose ball next to Appalachian State's CJ Huntley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's James Lewis Jr. (25) keeps the ball from North Carolina's Leaky Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Armando Bacot dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State Head Coach Dustin Kerns directs the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Armando Bacot dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) and Appalachian State's Donovan Gregory (11) look for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's Adrian Delph, middle, drives between North Carolina's RJ Davis, left, and Kerwin Walton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's Michael Almonacy (5) is defended by North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's Justin Forrest (1) drives against North Carolina's Caleb Love during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) dribbles past Appalachian State's Adrian Delph (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) is defended by Appalachian State's Michael Almonacy (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's Justin Forrest (1) is defended by North Carolina's Kerwin Walton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) shoots between Appalachian State's RJ Duhart (4) and Adrian Delph (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) shoots over Appalachian State's CJ Huntley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Appalachian State's Michael Almonacy, right, drives against North Carolina's Armando Bacot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)