Hubert Davis Says Armando Bacot "Will Be Back" Next Season

Posted May 3, 2021
North Carolina center Armando Bacot declared for the NBA Draft last month but opted not to hire an agent, leaving the door open for a potential return to the roster. On Monday, Davis may have hinted what Bacot’s plans are for next season. While appearing on Jon Rothstein’s podcast Monday, Davis told the reporter that Bacot “will be back” next season. (Keeping It Heel)

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