Heels are Uber Aware they Must Fix Free Throw Issues
Key Points:
- North Carolina's basketball team struggled with free-throw shooting again in their 77-74 win over Louisville, converting only 9 of 19 attempts and nearly losing a 16-point lead late in the game.
- The Tar Heels have been inconsistent at the free-throw line all season, currently shooting 68.0%, ranking 319th out of 361 Division One teams, with recent performances being among their worst.
- Players and coach Hubert Davis acknowledge the problem, emphasizing the need for confidence, repetition, and mechanical adjustments during practice to improve late-game free-throw shooting.
- Despite the free-throw issues, UNC showed significant progress in their fourth game without key player Caleb Wilson, with the win over Louisville