UNC Basketball: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not
By Alex Zietlow
Jan 26, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) scores as Syracuse Orange forward Rakeem Christmas (25) defends in the second half. The Tar Heels defeated the Orange 93-83 at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Brice Johnson: Hot
In this six game stretch, Brice Johnson is averaging 14.5 points (2.3 points above his season average), and the past three games is averaging 18 points a game – shooting an average of 83% from the floor. Not to mention, he is being super productive on the glass as well.
Fourth double-double in six games for Brice Johnson (17 & 11). Tar Heels lead, 86-75 with under a minute to go.
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) January 27, 2015
Brice Johnson has played the role as the team’s x-factor. To compete with teams that arguably outmatch them, the Heels need Johnson to be playing his best basketball. Marcus Paige will answer the bell, and Kennedy Meeks has proven that he produces consistently; it all ultimately ends with Johnson.