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UNC Basketball: Volunteers vs. Tar Heels game preview

By Brandon Griffin

Dec 7, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams reacts during the second half against the Davidson Wildcats at Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels won 83-74. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams reacts during the second half against the Davidson Wildcats at Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels won 83-74. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Impact Freshmen

Dec 7, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) controls the ball in front of Davidson Wildcats forward Nathan Ekwu (1) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) controls the ball in front of Davidson Wildcats forward Nathan Ekwu (1) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee: F Grant Williams

The 6-foot-5 forward from Charlotte, NC is averaging nine points and five rebounds per game. The five rebounds is second on the team. Williams will be tasked with keeping Justin Jackson in check, something not many teams have done a good job of this season.

North Carolina: F Tony Bradley

Be prepared to hear a lot about Tony Bradley this season. Not only has he been the best of the Tar Heels three freshmen, he has been one of the better overall players for the Tar Heels this season. That says tons on a team loaded with juniors and seniors.

The freshman big is currently fifth on the team in points per game and second in rebounds. Meanwhile, fellow big Isaiah Hicks is averaging nearly three fouls a game. That creates opportunities for Bradley and Luke Maye. Additionally Bradley allows the Heels to play small, especially when Hicks is on the bench.

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