Lucas: The Leaky Effect

Posted Jan 13, 2021
Syracuse sharpshooter Buddy Boeheim made seven of 12 shots in the first half, scoring 18 points and causing every UNC fan to roll their eyes and text their game watching buddies, "Boeheim is about to get 40." Here's Boeheim in the second half, when Leaky Black played 19 of a possible 20 minutes: 0-3 from the field, two assists, three turnovers. (GoHeels.com)

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