Tar Heels Cranking Up Defensive Efficiency for March Madness

Posted Mar 25, 2022
North Carolina’s late-season charge through Mike Krzyzewski’s retirement party and into the East Region’s Sweet 16 has corresponded with a defensive resurgence for Hubert Davis’ squad. UNC has won eight of its last nine games. The Tar Heels have held their opponents to 40.7% shooting, including 29.9% from the 3-point line, during that stretch. (Inside Carolina)

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