Jalek Felton turns tough love into results as UNC routs Western Carolina

Posted Dec 7, 2017
Roy Williams has frequently described Jalek Felton as the “most gifted” player on the North Carolina basketball team this season. That praise, however, isn’t necessarily a blessing for the freshman point guard. Williams is notoriously hard on young players he thinks has the potential to be great and Felton has been no exception. Not that he should be surprised. (North State Journal)

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