Leaky Black had often been the target of some criticism in his first three seasons for North Carolina. While his defense was never in question, his offensive output led him to be the target of, sometimes harsh, scorn.
After after the 2021-22 season and the Tar Heels’ NCAA Tournament run, there can be no doubts about what he brought to the team. While Black became way more efficient on offense, on the defensive end he truly showed what he could do. He was honored as a member of the All-ACC Defensive Team and gets our UNC Defensive Player of the Year award for his performances this season.