Puff Johnson Seizes Opportunity for Breakout Game

Posted Feb 27, 2022
When Puff Johnson nailed back-to-back three pointers at the 9:55 and 9:03 marks to put North Carolina up 67-48 against N.C. State, he finally announced himself as a viable offensive threat and productive player for UNC. "It felt great, just because I felt my rhythm again, I felt my groove again," Johnson said Saturday after the 84-74 win over the Wolfpack. (Inside Carolina)

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