UNC Basketball Breakdown: Pierce's Activity, Platek's Passing and Huff's Hustle

Posted Nov 12, 2019
UNC's assist rate is lower than usual as the Tar Heels feel one another out on the floor. With assists on 52 percent of field goals, UNC is ranked 149th. In each of the past two years, the Tar Heels have averaged around 61 percent, ranking in the top 15 nationally. That's a work in progress, but is Andrew Platek a surprise answer in helping set up teammates? (Heels Maven)

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