College Basketball’s X-Factors: 14 storylines that will determine champions
Posted Nov 8, 2016
Is there a go-to low-post presence on UNC’s roster? UNC’s best teams under Roy Williams have two thing in common: NBA-caliber point guard play and a first round draft pick playing in the post. Joel Berry is back for his junior season, but who will he pair with on the block? Is Kennedy Meeks ready to take that next step? Will Isaiah Hicks contribute consistently?
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