Dontrez Styles was Handed the Stage but Earned the Spotlight

Posted Mar 24, 2022
Some freshmen aren't ready for the limelight; others are just awaiting their chance. Against No. 1 seed Baylor on Saturday, UNC's Dontrez Styles proved he was the latter, sinking a big three-pointer on the first possession of overtime that shifted momentum towards the Tar Heels, who ultimately earned their way to the Sweet 16 with a 93-86 upset. (Inside Carolina)

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