Bill Belichick is looking into the potential acquisition of players who get a fifth year
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Key Points:
- Some schools, including North Carolina and LSU, are exploring adding players from the 2022 class who gain a fifth year of eligibility through the court system, while others like Notre Dame are not.
- North Carolina coach Bill Belichick confirmed the team is considering last-minute roster additions but emphasized that nothing is guaranteed and each case is unique.
- The effort to add players at North Carolina is ongoing despite uncertainty about leadership due to GM Michael Lombardi being on paid leave amid an internal investigation.
- For LSU, coach Lane Kiffin aims to strengthen the roster to contend for a championship, while Belichick at North Carolina seeks enough wins to stabilize his position after a poor first season.
- The timing is critical as North Carolina's season opener against TCU in Ireland is just six days away.
