CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Elliot Cadeau saw Jae’Lyn Withers running the court and sent a lob his way in transition. That helped the Tar Heels finish the game shooting 55% from the field against a short-handed upstart aiming to pull off only the third opening-round takedown of a 1-seed in March Madness history. typically challenges us before the game and sometimes …
Consider it a sign of the times: North Carolina, one of college basketball’s bluest bloods, is intentionally opting not to utilize all 13 scholarships at its disposal. North Carolina’s ball movement issues last season are well-documented, but it’s worth reiterating that Bacot — who tied for the best offensive rating on the team, per KenPom — only actually led UNC …
