Buying in on the defensive end of the floor has always been an issue for Roy Williams’ coached Carolina teams, and once again it has been an issue this season, until recently.
Ranked 17th in KenPom’s rankings for adjusted defensive efficiency, the Tar Heels are giving up 92.5 points per 100 possessions.
After falling behind by nine points early in Monday’s game against Virginia Tech, stemming from the Hokies’ hot start on the offensive end, going 6-for-6 from three to start, the Tar Heels clamped down on the defensive end, sparking a 20-0 run to blow the game open.