Tar Heels show good defensive timing

Posted Mar 29, 2017
Roy Williams’ go-to coaching move when mentioning UNC’s tournament journey from a season ago isn’t calling on the motivational aspect of a ride that ended in NCAA championship heartbreak, but rather pointing out the improved defense that helped take the Tar Heels to the title game. Justin Jackson senses the Tar Heels making timely strides on defense. (Burlington Times News)

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