Lesson From Lawrence: Late-Game Execution

Posted Nov 11, 2024
But even though Elliot Cadeau narrowly missed the final shot at the buzzer in the Tar Heels' 92-89 loss at Kansas, it came down to UNC not closing out the game when it had a chance. Among the items from Carolina’s loss that mark the game’s checklist of what to work on, execution during the final 3:28 of regulation certainly will be at or near the top. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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