UNC Basketball Summer Preview: Jeremiah Francis
Posted Aug 19, 2019
Jeremiah Francis didn't drop in the recruit rankings because he played poorly. Francis simply didn’t play at all. That’s an important distinction. Prior to his knee injuries, he was on track to be one of the best point guards in this class. Despite UNC’s trend of welcoming NBA-ready point guard talent, Francis eventually may offer long-term stability.
(Tar Heel Blog)
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