Isaiah Hicks Will Not Play Against Duke

Posted Feb 9, 2017
UNC senior forward Isaiah Hicks has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Duke as he deals with a hamstring injury. The announcement was made about 90 minutes before tipoff. Hicks suffered the injury on Wednesday as he came down awkwardly on a dunk attempt in practice. Luke Maye and Tony Bradley Jr. are possible options to start in Hicks’ place. (Keeping It Heel)

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