It’s not weak, but not UNC-esque. The Heels are snatching 58.4% of all rebounds, ninth-best in the nation, which sounds good and is good. However, offensive rebounding, long Carolina’s specialty, has not been as dominant. UNC is “only” 27th in that category at 37.5 percent. It’s still a stat that all but 26 other schools, apparently, would love to boast, but the Heels really need to drive up that ORB% into the 40s like the consecutive finalist teams in 2016 and 2017. The Heels can expect their outside shooting to improve at least a smidgen, but in the event that it doesn’t, attacking the basket and competing for offensive boards will be crucial.
Eight takeaways from UNC’s first eight games: Part II
