Lucas: (Toughness)

Posted Jan 27, 2021
Caleb Love didn't exactly say toughness. But the message was a perfect summation of Tuesday night's ten-point Carolina win over Pittsburgh. "Coach told us a famous Joel Berry quote," Love said of his clutch three-point basket with three minutes remaining and the Tar Heels holding a five point lead. "If you're going to shoot it, have the (toughness) to make it." (GoHeels.com)

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