Head-to-Head
North CarolinavsKentucky
#14 vs #15 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
TierDark Horse
2025 Record45-18
PostseasonSuper Regional
Key Players
Vance Honeycutt (OF)Luke Stevenson (RHP)Casey Cook (3B)
BSI Outlook
Forbes has the Heels trending upward. Honeycutt is a game-changer in center field with plus power. This could be Chapel Hill's year.
TierDark Horse
2025 Record40-22
PostseasonRegional
Key Players
Ryan Waldschmidt (1B)Travis Smith (RHP)Devin Burkes (SS)
BSI Outlook
Mingione has built something real in Lexington. Consistent depth and sound fundamental baseball. Don't sleep on the Cats.
BSI Verdict
Both squads are Dark Horse tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.