Chapelboro | Avery Trendel: Despite all their talent, the Tar Heels still need to discover the leadership they have been missing since Marquise Williams left. Mitch Trubisky and Andrew Smith in particular need to improve their leadership skills on the field.
ESPN | C.L. Brown: Before UNC basketball can be considered truly back to their previous elite status, they need to make a statement on the recruiting trail. Locking up a top talent like Wendell Carter, Mohamed Bamba, or Kevin Knox would change perception about the program.