Carolina Basketball Looking to Shake Slow Starts Entering Regular Season

Posted Oct 29, 2026
Slow starts were an issue during Hubert Davis’ final seasons at UNC, and through three exhibitions under Michael Malone, that trend has yet to disappear. The Tar Heels also showed a knack for coming alive in the second half this preseason. In their exhibition victories over USC and Charlotte, Carolina shot better than 53 percent in the second halves. (Inside Carolina)

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