Regardless of what you think about the North Carolina Tar Heels' chances in the 2026-27 season, you cannot dispute that head coach Michael Malone has assembled a competitive roster, considering the circumstances he has had to operate through. North Carolina will look vastly different from last season, raising numerous questions about where its production will come from. Here are predictions for the Tar Heels' five leading scorers next season. 1. Terrence Brown Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) drives around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images This is an obvious one, as the 6-foot-3, 174-pound guard averaged 19.9 points per game while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 32.7 percent from three-point range. There are a few reasons to believe that Brown will continue his scoring onslaught at North Carolina.…