Armando Bacot's Directives Are Consistency And Extending His Game

Posted Jun 26, 2022
As North Carolina forward Armando Bacot works this offseason preparing for his final season as a Tar Heel player, he is coming off a historic season that saw him destroy UNC’s single-season rebounding mark and nearly win ACC Player of the Year while leading the Tar Heels to the national championship game. So, what now for the 6-foot-10 Virginian? (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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