Justin Jackson's Ten UNC Basketball Preseason Takeaways

Posted Oct 31, 2024
North Carolina beat Johnson C. Smith 127-63 on Sunday in its final exhibition before tipping off the season at home against Elon on Nov. 4. Former UNC star Justin Jackson analyzes UNC's preseason performances, strengths and weaknesses entering the season, the Tar Heels' approach to rebounding, and freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. (Inside Carolina)

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