UNC is just killing me this year. So much talent and so much potential, but they so often just come out flat and seem to lack alot of mental toughness. I feel dumb complaining when they have lost a grand total of 5 games, but it is frustrating when they play so poorly and lose games they have no business losing. I also can't figure out how a team with that much talent can't find a consistent outside shooter or play decent defense on a consistent basis. I guess you can blame youth and lack of real senior leadership, but only so much....
If the Heels can win against dook tomorrow and at least win 2 games in the ACC tourney, they should get a #1 or #2 seed. That would most likely ensure 2 first round games in Winston Salem, which would be a huge advantage given that they would basically be home games (there are more UNC fans in Winston than even the home team Wake Forest). Even if they win those games and make the Sweet 16, I would be surprised if they made it any farther than the Elite 8 given their inconsistent defense. That's frustrating because the window on the team is closing given that at least 1 and maybe 2 of our best freshman are probably going to the NBA and we don't have anyone else coming to help next year.
As long as we beat dook, all we be OK in the end. This is my last chance to go to a game as a UNC student, so we better win!!!!! 🙂