Art's Angle: Not Good Enough

Art's Angle: Not Good Enough

Chapelboro.com sports

Key Points:

  • The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team returned from California with two consecutive losses, bringing their season record to 14-4 after a strong 14-2 start.
  • The team struggled defensively against three-point shooting, allowing opponents to make 28 three-pointers compared to their 15, contributing to a significant scoring gap in recent games against Stanford and Cal.
  • Head coach Hubert Davis acknowledged the team's poor defensive execution but emphasized the need to compete consistently regardless of location, while experimenting with lineup changes to improve performance.
  • UNC's free throw shooting remains a concern, ranking third-worst in the ACC at 67 percent, which could hinder their success in the tougher conference schedule ahead.
  • Despite recent setbacks, analysts