Coby White pushing UNC’s pace to new levels, learning when to pull back

Posted Jan 4, 2019
North Carolina freshman Coby White plays at an overdrive speed. When a 6-foot-5 point guard slithers through a defense with that kind of speed, staying in front of him requires instant decision-making. White seems to be bringing his game to another level as the No. 15 Tar Heels’ ACC season starts Saturday in Pittsburgh, and it’s because the game is slowing down for him. (Triangle Sports Network)

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