Film Review: UNC Adjusting To Wrinkles At Pitt

Posted Jan 31, 2021
Armando Bacot, Garrison Brooks, and Day'Ron Sharpe combined for 43 points against Pitt. But Panthers coach Jeff Capel tried to confuse UNC with changing defensive looks. However, Roy Williams did not become a Hall of Fame coach by being unprepared. Here is a closer look at some of the defensive wrinkles Pitt provided and how Carolina answered. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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