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Figuring Out The 'Why' For UNC Basketball

Hubert Davis is in year five and he’s had some good teams and some incredible moments, yet we keep coming back to these moments where the Tar Heels look uninspired, start slowly, and can’t build on their success. It’s lack of consistency that has defined Davis’ tenure at UNC. It’s a problem. Momentum from the win over Duke died at Miami. (Inside Carolina)

Repeated slow starts confounding Tar Heels

Slow starts have become a troubling trend that UNC can’t shake. The Tar Heels have been a good second-half team most of the season, but couldn’t find the rhythm Monday against Miami. The lack of intensity and focus early in games is a persistent problem that the Tar Heels will have to fix, and they certainly couldn’t solve the Hurricanes’ defense. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What Is UNC Basketball's Identity?

24 games into the season, UNC Basketball seems to be still searching for answers. What is this Tar Heel team's identity? One of the realities is that North Carolina has a decently high ceiling, but the floor seems to be lower than we wish it was. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Desperation

In the aftermath of a big celebration, it’s not unusual to feel sluggish, depleted, or just a bit off. When you add to the equation a 700-mile plane ride, as the Tar Heels experienced on their way to face the Hurricanes, things can get even more complicated. Sure enough, Miami beat UNC 75-66. This “hangover” phenomenon is not unique to UNC. (Chapelboro.com)

Caleb Wilson’s Off Night and Hand Wrap Fuel Uncertainty

Caleb Wilson finished with 12 points against Miami in his lowest output of the season. He had several explosive plays, with three blocks and a big dunk, but there were larger reasons for concern following Tuesday’s loss. The consistent motor and emotional spark seemed to be missing on this night, and most importantly there’s the matter of his left hand. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Falls Flat at Miami

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's losing performance in Miami on Tuesday, the Tar Heels' poor start, poor shooting, poor post play, and how North Carolina can find consistency from half to half and game to game. (View Video)

North Carolina Knew it Was Coming and Still Couldn't Stop Miami in Paint

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis pinpointed Miami's interior play on Monday — one day before the game — as one of its key strengths. "Their persistence and ability to be able to dominate points in the paint through post, penetration, (and) offensive rebounds (are huge)," Davis told the media. A day later, the Hurricanes scored 46 points in the paint. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Who They Are

The way Miami beat Carolina wasn't surprising. They made 26 two-point field goals (Carolina made 17). Nineteen of their 29 field goals were layups or dunks. They attempted just 13 three-pointers and made only three. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They went to the free throw line 23. In other words, Miami was exactly who they always are. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels can’t match Miami’s energy, falter on defense, rebounding

One game after beating Duke, it never happened for North Carolina at Miami. Hubert Davis tried several lineup combinations, but poor defense and rebounding continued in a 75-66 loss to the Hurricanes. Caleb Wilson missing 6 1/2 second-half minutes, returning with his left hand and wrist heavily wrapped, then sitting out the last 1:43, didn’t help. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: Miami 75, North Carolina 66

View the complete box score from the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels' 75-66 loss to the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Florida. (View Box Score)

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