Returning Tar Heels Offer First Impressions of 5-Star Basketball Freshmen

Posted Aug 7, 2024
"We have a really young team and a new team, but the three freshmen have been great," R.J. Davis said. "Their energy's been infectious from Ian to Drake to JB. They've been good at asking questions, but at the same time, bringing it every day. They compete. They come ready to work every day. And that's one thing that really makes them stand out." (Inside Carolina)

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