Inside The Playbook: How UNC, Nassir Little opened up an alley to the hoop

Posted Nov 13, 2018
With basketball season back, it’s time to go back to our Inside The Playbook series. First up: North Carolina and Nassir Little. UNC is off and running this season and a big part of the success is due to three outstanding freshmen. Coby White has taken over the point guard role. and helped get Carolina’s transition offense online: 1.07 points per possession. (ACC Sports Journal)

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