NCAA Tournament Midwest Region Breakdown: Can UNC Survive a Difficult Road?

Posted Mar 18, 2019
The Tar Heels are every bit the national title contender. Top-10 in efficiency on both ends of the court, this UNC team plays at the breakneck tempo we’ve come to expect from Roy Williams-coached squads and is also excellent on the boards. It’s anchored by three senior starters but often driven by freshman: point guard Coby White, who has March star potential. (Sports Illustrated)

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