Cole Anthony, Armando Bacot ranked among ACC's top NBA Draft prospects

Posted Oct 7, 2019
With the athleticism, handles, and bounce all playing to his advantage, North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony has a chance to be as lethal as Coby White was last season in transition. Luke Maye's departure leaves the door open for blue-chip freshman big man Armando Bacot to step in and be a big contributor for the Tar Heels from day one. (CBS Sports)

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