Why Intensity Is the Tar Heels' Biggest X-Factor in 2013-14

Posted Feb 4, 2014
There were many discussions in the offseason regarding which player would be the Tar Heels' "X-factor" in 2013-14. From James Michael McAdoo to Joel James, just about every Tar Heel's name was tossed into the debate. But as UNC powered through their most recent three ACC games in dominant fashion, we learned that the secret to the Tar Heels' success has simply been their intensity level. (Bleacher Report)

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