UNC vs Wofford: Quick Thoughts

Get Off The Block

UNC once again comes out sluggish as they allow Wofford to hang around the entire first half; leading by 5 at the break. Not sure what it's going to take for this team to realize they can't coast early, especially against better competition. While the game only had 4 lead changes and Wofford only led by 3 just over a minute into the game, you get the feeling UNC still thinks it can rely on pure talent.

Leo Visits Chapel Hill

The Tar Heels dominated the paint tonight outscoring Wofford 50-18 inside while out-rebounding the Terriers 42-25. Kennedy Meeks finished with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Brice Johnson had a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Isaiah Hicks added 12 for UNC down low; going 4-5 from the field. The numbers look nice and while UNC dominated the paint, you'd still like to see a little more intensity out of the big men when they matchup against the high majors.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

UNC finished the evening 1-9 from deep with Nate Britt making the only Tar Heel three on the night. Berry, Jackson and Pinson finished a combined 0-5 from deep; Pinson did not attempt a three pointer. Granted Paige is missing and the three ball had dropped at times in previous games but there's no excuse for a night like this...expect the shooting to improve.

Taking Advantage Of The T/O

While the T/O differential wasn't that large; as Wofford had 15 to UNC's 12, UNC did a nice job getting out on the run off Terrier mistakes as they outscored Wofford 20-8 in points of turnovers. Berry led UNC with 4 steals on the night while 6 Tar Heels recorded at least 1.

So What Does It Mean?

Carolina seems to still be figuring themselves out. At times they appear to be a team that knows they're better than their opponents and expects to win; rather than coming out and proving it. Not sure what it's going to take for this group to wake up and realize that the great teams are never content, but hopefully the epiphany comes sooner than later. Not having Paige their on court leader on the floor yet could be the issue; then again this group has had this kind of reputation in the past even with Paige on the floor.