The North Carolina Tar Heels have jumped out to an impressive 12-1 start in the non-conference portion of the schedule. That is the type of start teams strive for, as conference play is a gauntlet, and it is when the season truly begins. North Carolina winning the games that it should win sets the foundation for the rest of the season.
With that being said, this team is nowhere near a perfect product, and there is still room for vast improvements. The non-conference slate serves as a trial run for teams to experiment with different rotations and game plans for opponents with specific skill sets.
North Carolina executed that at a high level, for the most part, but head coach Hubert Davis and his staff must identify areas where the Tar Heels can improve and adjust accordingly.
Here is one change North Carolina’s coaching staff should consider, with the team entering ACC competition next week.
Identifying a Starting Point Guard
The Tar Heels went all out in the transfer portal, adding four substantial players: Henri Veesaar, Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, and Kyan Evans. The underrated acquisition in the group was Evans, who averaged 10.7 points and 3.1 assists last season, while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 43.1 percent from three-point range…