Justin Jackson's 5 Takeaways: Zone Struggles, Cade Tyson's Adjustment, Frontcourt Opportunities

Posted Nov 6, 2024
Elon was a good preview of what we might see against Kansas. Elon had a 7-foot-4 guy and a really big frontcourt. The question remains: who will be UNC's go-to presence down low? Jalen Washington had some spurts where he looked like he was playing physical and hard. Ven Allen-Lubin impressed me with his ability to stay on the offensive glass. (Inside Carolina)

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