5 Keys For UNC to Beat SMU

Posted Jan 7, 2025
KenPom ranks the Mustangs No. 21 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and they are No. 79 in tempo. SMU is 17th averaging 85.4 points per game. So, Carolina must defend a very effective offensive team that plays pretty fast. And that is a massive challenge to a team that has played well on that end of the floor sporadically, which is being kind. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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