Taylor's Take: Better Athletes Prevail in Battle of Blue Bloods

Posted Dec 16, 2023
For the second straight game against a Top-15 team, North Carolina couldn’t make the necessary plays late, this time with the Tar Heels losing in the CBS Sports Classic against Kentucky 87-83. Defensively, there were worries for this UNC team that entered Saturday with the 43rd-ranked defense according to KenPom. First, the rim protection is non-existent. (Inside Carolina)

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