While North Carolina has done an excellent job in the transfer portal and in the offseason in general of bringing in new faces and talent, there are three returners from last season who should have an impact on the success North Carolina aims for. Out of the three returning players, forward Jarin Stevenson’s role remains the most certain, as he will likely start to begin the season, following up on what was an impressive stretch down the last half of the season as he filled in for some key injuries on the roster. Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dribbles against VCU Rams forward Jadrian Tracey (2) in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Sophomore guard Isaiah Denis' role will likely increase from last season, as he has shown great improvement throughout the offseason and flashed his potential in his limited games.…