Tar Heels coach on call

Posted Feb 10, 2019
As UNC meets Virginia in a clash that impacts the top of the ACC standings, the clutch 88-85 victory from Saturday makes for a valuable experience that the Tar Heels can bank on in high-level matchups such as Monday’s, and beyond. “Coach said in the huddle, ‘We haven’t won one like this yet, so let’s go out and do it,’ ” Kenny Williams said. (Burlington Times News)

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