How UNC Basketball Got Here: The Recruiting Trail

Posted Jan 15, 2020
After losing four starters from last season, a lack of overall talent and experience has UNC Basketball’s postseason hopes hanging by a thread. Some of that blame has shifted to UNC’s recruiting results over the past few years. How is that possible? I came away with three answers: early departures, the NCAA investigation, and overall recruiting strategy. (Tar Heel Blog)

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