Five Takeaways From UNC's Victory Over UCLA: Attacking, Freshman Energy and a Productive Trip

Posted Dec 21, 2019
The Tar Heels have had a tough time generating easy baskets all seasons as the transition game hasn’t found its footing. On Saturday, Carolina got the easiest buckets it's had all year, going 22 of 35 at the free throw line — season-highs for makes and attempts. Armando Bacot got to the line 10 times thanks to his aggressive play on the interior. (Heels Maven)

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