Is there a way for Armando Bacot to get his jersey in the Smith Center rafters?

Posted Feb 24, 2024
Could R.J. Davis and Armando Bacot become the first UNC teammates to have their jerseys in the Smith Center rafters since four members of the 2015-16 team earned the honor? There are set criteria for a Tar Heel to have a jersey retired or honored. Two ways for a number to be honored are in sight for Davis. How could Bacot also get his jersey honored? (Tar Heel Tribune)

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