UNC Freshmen Big Men on Steep Learning Curve
Posted Oct 17, 2017
Roy Williams reiterated his belief that rebounding is the single most important statistic in separating wins and losses, noting that his 2017 national championship team led the country in rebound margin. Enter Garrison Brooks, Sterling Manley, Brandon Huffman and walk-on Walker Miller, UNC Greensboro head coach and former Tar Heel Wes Miller’s half brother.
(Inside Carolina)
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