Kerwin Walton shoots UNC ahead, Tar Heels pull away from Kentucky

Posted Dec 19, 2020
Roy Williams knew the perimeter punch he had with freshman guard Kerwin Walton, it just took until the seventh game for it to be displayed on a big stage. The Hall of Fame coach declared before the season that Walton was the best shooter on the team. On Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic in Cleveland, he shot some life into the Tar Heels’ offense. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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