Why five college basketball teams were overhyped, why five were undervalued

Posted Dec 9, 2019
With Sunday's 56-47 loss at Virginia, a Roy Williams North Carolina team has failed to score 50 points in consecutive games for the first time. That's not pretty. But let's be honest: The Tar Heels don't have a lot of talent. Not typical North Carolina talent, anyway. Ask yourself this: Other than Anthony, which player wows you on this UNC team? (ESPN.com)

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