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UNC Basketball: 49ers vs. Tar Heels game preview

By Brandon Griffin

Nov 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots over Tulane Green Wave guard Malik Morgan (13) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. North Carolina defeated Tulane 95-75. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots over Tulane Green Wave guard Malik Morgan (13) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. North Carolina defeated Tulane 95-75. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tulane Green Wave guard Ray Ona Embo (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) react after a turnover during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tulane Green Wave guard Ray Ona Embo (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) react after a turnover during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Who starts at the Two?

This is the question that will continue to be on the Tar Heels minds until Roy Williams makes a decision.

So far he has started Kenny Williams and Nate Britt. Williams got the first start and looks to be the better of the two. The Sophomore is playing good defense, running around, and showing energy all over the court.

However, don’t be surprised if Brandon Robinson starts this game.

The freshman was in the mix for the minutes before the season started. The other two guards Roy mentioned have gotten their chance.

Robinson does bring length similar to Pinson.

Will the real Justin Jackson please stand up?

Yes that was my call out to Slim Shady. But it fits. Against Tulane Justin Jackson was unstoppable. The Junior went 9-12, including 4-5 from three, for 27 points.

Against Chattanooga he wasn’t quite as sharp. The Mocs held him to just 10 points on 4-13 shooting.

Now some of that could be Chattanooga trying to stop Jackson and let everyone else beat them. Still if UNC is going to win they will need Tulane Jackson to step up more often.

Can the Heels keep the Niners off the Offensive glass?

In two games so far this season UNC has allowed 32 offensive boards. That is 16 a game. Now in both games they have out-rebounded their opponent 103-70. They have also gotten more offensive rebounds than the other teams.

However, this is still a concern. Good defensive possessions are going to waste because teams are getting second chances. This is leading to open threes and easy layups.

The other issue is that UNC is allowing it against teams that aren’t as big as they are. Long Beach state will also fall into that category. The Niners tallest player is only 6’9 and he hardly plays. Their tallest starter is only 6’7. If UNC wants to keep winning they need to take care of the glass on both sides, especially against smaller competition.

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