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Friday Mailbag: Keeping It Heel staff answers your UNC questions

By Zack Pearson

Nov 28, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Q:  What will be the most effective lineup for the basketball team? via Twitter

Feb 9, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) dribbles the ball against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) dribbles the ball against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Griffin: I actually like the smaller lineup of Hicks, Jackson, Pinson, Berry, and Britt. It has experience. It has good shooting. It also has good ball handling with two point guards. I also think it may be our strongest defensive unit. The only question is size, though Hicks is a rebounding machine.

Blake Cockrum:  The most effective lineup will be the one that gives UNC the most balance. It’s my belief that the assumed starting lineup will do just that. With Berry at the point, Pinson at the two-guard, Jackson on the wing, Hicks and Meeks down low, the Tar Heels have their best all-around lineup.

Their ability to facilitate, hit shots and rebound as a whole are better than any other five that Roy Williams can put on the court this season. The exception to that might be the insertion of freshman big man Tony Bradley.

If he were to step in for Hicks or Meeks, I don’t think there would be that big of a drop off in production, if any.

Zack Pearson: I really like the lineup of Berry II, Pinson, Jackson, Hicks and Meeks as previously mentioned by Blake. Pinson could be the biggest X-factor on this team regardless if he starts this season or comes off the bench.

The post play of Hicks and Meeks will also be key. Last season, the Tar Heels were dominant down low with the rotation of Johnson, Hicks and Meeks. Without Johnson the production will likely drop, but we will see what the other two can do.

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