R.J. Davis Expected to Play vs. Pittsburgh; Puff Johnson Doubtful

Posted Jan 30, 2023
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis could still have a black eye on Wednesday evening but he is expected to play vs. Pittsburgh, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis said Monday (Video). Davis took a hit to the eye from the elbow of Syracuse's Judah Mintz in UNC's win over the Orange. Puff Johnson is doubtful vs. Pitt on Wednesday with a sore right knee. (Inside Carolina)

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