Lucas: Individual Time

Posted Jun 13, 2018
Luke Maye uttered the following phrase Tuesday at the Smith Center: "It's not about me. It's about the team." This is vintage Maye, the quintessential teammate. But it's worth remembering that no less an authority than Dean Smith used to say that he emphasized doing what's best for the team during the season, and what's best for the individual during the offseason. (GoHeels.com)

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