ESPN NCAA Men's Basketball Power Rankings: Tar Heels Just Outside Top 10

Posted Nov 14, 2024
12. North Carolina: For a player averaging 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5.5 assists through two games, R.J. Davis has left a lot of meat on the bone. He is shooting just 29% from the field and 22% from 3-point range. We're incredibly confident this is just a blip. Still, the increased defensive attention on the preseason Wooden Award favorite is a real thing. (ESPN.com)

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