Happy New Year!
OK, yes, it’s only December 30th. However, with only eighteen ACC conference games left on the regular season calendar, it sure feels like the page has already been turned to 2023. Today, the Tar Heels see someone that arguably was their biggest catalyst to how 2022 ended: Pittsburgh.
On February 16th, the Tar Heels lost a rough game to the Panthers on their home court — a moment that was inarguably rock bottom for an inconsistent bunch that was struggling to even think about making the NCAA Tournament, let alone make the magical run that they ultimately made.