An open shot vs. Syracuse may not be a good shot for UNC

Posted Jan 12, 2021
North Carolina has faced some zone this season, but its opponents haven't played it exclusively like Syracuse. And the Orange rank fourth in the ACC in field-goal percentage defense, allowing just 39% of opponents' shots. That's why Roy Williams wants his young players to understand an open shot against the zone is not necessarily a good shot. (MSN.com)

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