No. 7 Tar Heels’ tough defense of late built on trust

Posted Jan 10, 2024
A big part of why No. 7 North Carolina is playing so well is the Tar Heels’ cohesiveness on defense, which they say is built around trust. UNC has held two consecutive opponents to fewer than 60 points for the first time in nine seasons and is No. 16 in the country in defensive efficiency. “I think there’s great trust amongst the teammates," Hubert Davis said (Tar Heel Tribune)

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