UNC Basketball: How Tony Bradley's decision affects UNC

UNC Basketball: How Tony Bradley’s decision affects UNC

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) goes for a loose ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) during the second half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) reacts among Gonzaga Bulldogs players during the second half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Now that Tony Bradley has decided to remain in the NBA Draft, the Tar Heels will look to defend their title with the pieces they have.

Welcome to the world of one-and-dones, North Carolina.

Well, sort of.

Tony Bradley represents the third one-and-done player since Roy Williams arrived at UNC and only the second since the one-and-done era kicked off back in 2006.

Kentucky typically has more one-and-done players than that in a semester.

So with Tony Bradley officially no longer eligible to play through North Carolina’s national title defense, what does that mean for the program?

Let’s delve into the pros, cons and questions that have risen with Bradley’s recent decision to part ways with the Tar Heels.

So let’s get started with the cons, because most people are glass-is-half-empty, right?

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