North Carolina's Troubles Defending Beyond the Arc

Posted Feb 26, 2021
The Tar Heels rank 266th nationally in 3-point field goal percentage defense, which is on pace to be the third-highest mark in the Roy Williams era. Opponents averaged 9.9 3-pointers and shot 42.5 percent from three in UNC's eight losses this season. On Saturday, UNC welcomes Florida State, who ranks 11th nationally in 3-point field goal percentage. (Inside Carolina)

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