UNC’s atypical approach to building a modern team pays off in Final Four

Posted Apr 3, 2016
These Tar Heels are the archetype of the slow burn method of building a modern basketball program, the anti-Kentucky. They have two senior stars, guard Marcus Paige and forward Brice Johnson, a term of which is paradoxical in college basketball. This UNC team has grown up together, and they showcased what makes them the favorite on Monday night. (Sports Illustrated)

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