Quick Hitters - North Carolina vs. Michigan

Posted Dec 2, 2021
UNC's win over Michigan bumped up the Tar Heels from 49th to 37th in the KenPom rankings. We are just seven games into the season, but the Tar Heels are shooting nearly 10 percentage points higher than last season from the three point line. UNC limited Michigan to 51 points on 35% shooting. UNC's three attempted free throws is a new program low. (All Tar Heels)

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