Better Defense or Luckier Defense for UNC?

Posted Feb 24, 2017
It’s been well documented that UNC’s defense has been much better recently. After dropping to the mid-40s in Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency rankings, the Tar Heels have climbed all the way back to No. 20 with dominant performances against Virginia and Louisville. But how much is due to actually playing better defense versus having luckier defense? (The Secondary Break)

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