Ranking March Madness contenders: Size, incentive puts North Carolina on top
Posted Feb 24, 2017
1. North Carolina KenPom ranks: Offense No. 5, defense No. 20 Area of strength: The Tar Heels have multiple high-level scoring options, including Kennedy Meeks in the low post and wing Justin Jackson from deep, mid-range and at the rim. Area of concern: The Tar Heels have only two reliable 3-point shooters, now that young Kenny Williams is out injured.
(Sporting News)
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