Back in in December, during the first UNC-Kentucky game, a sophomore named Luke Maye entered the game with 15:07 left in the first half, the score tied. I, along with a many other Carolina fans, were scratching their heads at the move. It sure seemed too early to insert a sophomore who the year prior had barely gotten playing time.
In retrospect, of course, it was a great move. Roy Williams was staring at a bench still short Theo Pinson, and as ACC play was around the corner, it was clear he needed to figure out who he could trust.