UNC big men fueled by last season, Johnson finally pain-free, Black's unique skillset

Posted Oct 10, 2018
Of North Carolina's four true post players, Garrison Brooks and Sterling Manley are competing for top billing. Hearing time and again that the post was UNC’s weak link last season is fueling their desire to make a leap as sophomores. “When people are saying the posts are struggling, it definitely fuels us,” Manley said. “I wanted to work; I just want to get better,” Brooks said. (Greensboro News & Record)

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