Like defensive-minded guards before him, UNC’s Robinson poised for important role in Sweet 16

Posted Mar 29, 2019
Brandon Robinson is a hugger. And for North Carolina coach Roy Williams, that’s not exactly a good thing. The 6-4 utility guard is one of Williams’ best defenders off the bench, but sometimes he locks down a little too hard. “’B Rob’ likes people, and he tends to hug them away from the ball,” Williams said, chuckling from the dais in Kansas City. (Kansas City Star)

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