Lacking Rim-Runs, Turnovers and Easy Buckets, the UNC Break is Still Struggling

Posted Dec 4, 2019
After ranking sixth nationally in tempo last season at 74.3 possessions, North Carolina currently stands 71st at 72.1 possessions. The struggles are more complicated than just running the floor, though, as the Tar Heels’ transition attack is the result of UNC’s ability to force turnovers, transition quickly, and execute in one of three phases of the offense. (Heels Maven)

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