Thought of the Week: Tar Heel bench play

Posted Nov 11, 2013
With regards to Dean Smith’s old practice plans and the “thought of the day,” a tradition that has carried on under coach Roy Williams, here’s a thought of the week after North Carolina opened the season with an 84-61 win over Oakland: The Tar Heels’ bench could be the difference-maker this season. (ESPN.com)

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