The North Carolina Tar Heels lost a bevy of talent and senior leadership following their Sweet 16 loss to the Auburn Tigers last season.
Luke Maye, Kenny Williams and Cameron Johnson all graduated, taking with them 10 years of experience in a North Carolina uniform. Freshmen Coby White and Nassir Little, however, had just begun to scratch the surface when their time in Chapel Hill came to an end — both were selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Tar Heels’ lone remaining starter from last season, Garrison Brooks, has made his presence felt on the defensive end more than anything else.