UNC's Brice Johnson: Biggest moments as a Tar Heel

UNC Basketball: Brice Johnson’s biggest moments as a Tar Heel

Mar 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) reacts after they scored in the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers during day three of the ACC conference tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) reacts on the court after blocking a shot against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in the second half at PNC Arena. The Tar Heels won 83-67. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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The Growth, Maturation and Success of Brice Johnson

Go through a dictionary and you’ll find few words that can’t be used to describe the career of UNC forward Brice Johnson. The first three years of his tenure at UNC were defined by maddening inconsistency and flashes of greatness all culminating into a senior season that would go down as one of the best in North Carolina history.

As an underclassman, Johnson sometimes seemed disinterested and bored during games. Fans would watch as a physically gifted athlete would sometimes play to the level of a lesser opponent or squander evident advantages in talent and raw ability. This often left fans wondering what Johnson could accomplish if he ever put it all together.

In his senior season, Johnson’s potential met reality when he averaged 17 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, earning a plethora of honors including first team All-America. He led the 2016 Tar Heels to 33 wins and a birth in the NCAA Tournament Championship game before falling just short of college basketball’s greatest reward.

As we look back on the career of UNC forward Brice Johnson, these are the 10 moments that stand out the most.

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