Armando Bacot: Jokester, Enforcer, Baller

Posted Nov 5, 2019
Garrison Brooks is funny, for sure, but freshman Armando Bacot may give Brooks a run for his money. Bacot’s humor may not be as biting as the doozies Brooks can deliver, but his efforts come in different forms and might sometimes be unintended. It’s all in fun, though. That’s how Bacot rolls, and it’s an attribute every team needs inside the locker room. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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