How UNC Basketball Got Here: Early Departures

Posted Jan 14, 2020
How could things turn so quickly for UNC Basketball? It turns out, there are many factors. This week, we look at the dominoes that ended with Saturday’s streak-ending loss to Clemson. Those dominoes begin with some major players leaving Carolina early. Four were expected to stay longer, and one could possibly have benefited from another year. (Tar Heel Blog)

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