Repeated slow starts confounding Tar Heels

Posted Feb 11, 2026
Slow starts have become a troubling trend that UNC can’t shake. The Tar Heels have been a good second-half team most of the season, but couldn’t find the rhythm Monday against Miami. The lack of intensity and focus early in games is a persistent problem that the Tar Heels will have to fix, and they certainly couldn’t solve the Hurricanes’ defense. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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