Tar Heels know they’re tough enough

Posted Mar 27, 2017
When the Tar Heels bring their lunch pails this season, they’re a step ahead of everyone in the nation. When they settle for bad shots and don’t bring maximum effort on defense, the Heels could get embarrassed by the likes of Georgia Tech or Miami. It was clear on Sunday night, the Tar Heels decided they were leaving Memphis with nothing left in the tank. (Greensboro News & Record)

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