Armando Bacot Intent on Returning to Bahamas Form

Posted Jul 6, 2020
On March 11, the night before the COVID-19 pandemic brought college basketball to an abrupt stop, yet another ankle injury ended Armando Bacot’s freshman season. It was a fitting conclusion to a freshman season that began with incredible promise. The 5-star McDonald’s All-American was the best player on the court against Oregon in the Bahamas. (Inside Carolina)

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