UNC ONLY BASKETBALL 2024-25 SEASON

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Why can't we seem to score in the last 5 minutes of games?
This is frustrating. We lost this game (and many others) due to our inability to execute at the end of the first half and the end of the game. For some reason we seem to panic or just get out of control when the stakes go up.
 
Why can't we seem to score in the last 5 minutes of games?
The pace tends to slow down at the end of games, defensive intensity amps up. When you can’t shoot, you’d damn sure better not turn the ball over and you’d better learn how to get to the line and make crunch time FTs.

RJ, for all his gifts, is just not a natural leader. Combine the leadership void with those things and you’ll have problems finishing games strong.
 
Unfortunately I'm not sure there is anything to get figured out. When we missed on a big man it likely killed any chance this season. The only serviceable big we have is JWash and that is only on the offensive end. Lubin is terrible at this level and Withers can't be counted on to not make inexplicable plays every time he's on the floor. None of them can rebound. All of this falls on Hubert and with 2 years out of 4 missing the tournament next year is going to be a game by game litmus test, which is obviously not great.
 
Finish top 4 in ACC
Beat duke
Make NCAAT
Win a NCAAT game


Life comes at you fast

I personally don't expect any of these to be met but I guess we'll see...

Welp. I think you can pretty comfortably strike these off

Duke would require an upset not seen in the rivalry since? Just about the worst matchup imaginable for this team

Finishing the season 8-2 and playing well in the ACCT would lessen the sting but I just can't see it
 
I'm worried Flagg is going to score 50 on UNC.

I'm worried that happens and other guys like nip + proctor also go off

I think it's one thing if Flagg beats you but letting other guys get rolling and it could get ugly

Glad I'm not trying to come up with the defensive scheme in this one....
 
I'm worried that happens and other guys like nip + proctor also go off

I think it's one thing if Flagg beats you but letting other guys get rolling and it could get ugly

Glad I'm not trying to come up with the defensive scheme in this one....
My guess is they double Flagg and force someone else to beat us, which then happens.
 
My guess is they double Flagg and force someone else to beat us, which then happens.

Hubert has been reluctant to double at times but we've seen him do it more this season than last. Just have to be smart with it, because I don't think helping off the number of good shooters Duke has ends well

Think this is a game you have to play Withers, understanding he's going to get cooked at times and make mistakes. Besides Drake, no one else on the roster is close to matching up physically

Glad he's coming off a stretch of games where he's playing 5 mins :rolleyes:
 
Sadly, tomorrow we finally realize how far off the cliff Carolina basketball has fallen under the current coaching staff. I'm scared to watch.
 
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