Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison blame NIL for UNC's struggles: "We got comfortable and cocky"

Posted Mar 26, 2023
UNC entered the 2022-23 college basketball season with massive expectations. However, the Tar Heels stumbled to a disappointing 20-13 record and became the first preseason No. 1 team to miss the NCAA Tournament since 1985. The outcome didn't surprise Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison, who said the writing was on the wall early in the season. (247 Sports)

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