Lucas: Oct. 18 UNC Basketball Practice Notebook

Posted Oct 18, 2023
It hasn't been an easy preseason for Jalen Washington. The sophomore has spent more time close to the basket than he did as a freshman, which means he's spending every practice banging with Armando Bacot, James Okonkwo, and occasionally Jae'Lyn Withers and Zayden High. Those frequently have been some of the most competitive parts of practice. (GoHeels.com)

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