Zayden High an unsung hero in UNC's defensive showcase vs. Oklahoma

Posted Dec 21, 2023
It didn’t stand out on the stat sheet and it won’t be featured on ESPN's highlight reel. But freshman Zayden High played a key role in helping UNC basketball earn a wire-to-wire victory against No. 7 Oklahoma. Lost in the shuffle of another stellar performance from senior guard R.J. Davis was the showing of High at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday. (Fayetteville Observer)

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