Lucas: UNC Basketball Notebook

Posted Feb 20, 2018
One of the most reliable traits of a Roy Williams-coached team is an ability to get to the free throw line. With this year's move to the smaller lineup, however, that weapon has been weakened. UNC averages just 18.9 free throws per game, and that drops to 14.9 in ACC games. "It may be the fewest free throws in the 15 years we've been here," Williams said. (GoHeels.com)

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