Injuries Force New Players into New Roles for North Carolina

Posted Dec 15, 2019
UNC's injury woes are forcing new players into new positions and requiring production from those yet to prove they can produce. Ready or not, they've got to play. Former walk-on K.J. Smith started Sunday alongside grad transfer Christian Keeling. Smith finished with seven points and four assists while Keeling added eight points and nine rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

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