Armando Bacot Taking Next Step In His Sophomore Season

Posted Jan 22, 2021
Sophomore slump? More like a sophomore jump for North Carolina forward Armando Bacot. Bacot continued what has been an impressive season so far in North Carolina’s 80-73 win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night in the Smith Center, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds on 80 percent shooting. "Once I get in my spot, I know I can score." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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