Lucas: The Defense Rests

Posted Jan 11, 2023
Hubert Davis wasn't interested in the past. Instead, he identified the key to the game as being North Carolina's defense—or lack thereof. "There were too many blow-bys. We allowed too many offensive rebounds. There were too many loose balls we didn't get to. We have to be more sound defensively." The numbers, unfortunately, support Davis' assertion. (GoHeels.com)

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