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North Carolina Intent on Switching Defensive Looks Against Miami

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis has leaned heavily on man-to-man defense with a handful of tweaks through the first 16 games of the season. Jim Larranaga’s Miami Hurricanes are lethal offensively on the perimeter and off the dribble, which may force Davis’ hand in scheming up his defensive approach for Tuesday night’s game in Coral Gables. (Inside Carolina) Defending pick and rolls better will be crucial for UNC at Miami
Watching Miami repeatedly scoring on pick and rolls and getting numerous easy baskets on back-door plays in the Hurricanes’ road upset of Duke no doubt.