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UNC Basketball: Outlook for Carolina’s backcourt in 2019-20

By Alec Lasley

FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Cole Anthony #3 of Oak Hill Academy drives to the basket against Imhotep Charter High School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Cole Anthony #3 of Oak Hill Academy drives to the basket against Imhotep Charter High School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHAPEL HILL, NC – JANUARY 16: The mascot for the North Carolina Tar Heels in action against the Syracuse Orange during their game at the Dean Smith Center on January 16, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC – JANUARY 16: The mascot for the North Carolina Tar Heels in action against the Syracuse Orange during their game at the Dean Smith Center on January 16, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Christian Keeling

The Charleston Southern graduate transfer was the last of the three guards to commit to Carolina, still just a few days after the other two.

He will bring exactly what Carolina needs, shooting and versatility on the wing.

Losing Nassir Little, Cameron Johnson, and Kenny Williams, all guys who took up the majority of the minutes on the wing, Keeling will fit perfectly in their spots.

A career 17.9 point per game scorer, Keeling can score and score in bunches.

Like Cam Johnson, when he arrived at Carolina, he will be expected to be one of the main scoring punches in the offense.

Also like Johnson, he is a great three-point shooter and can get off his shot quick and even if contested.

At 6-foot-4, Keeling has good enough size to play either wing position and has the length to as well.

While Keeling’s game revolves around his shooting ability, he can do it in multiple ways. Pulling up off the dribble, in transition, or creating space coming off of screens, Keeling lacks no confidence in his ability and always plays with a fiery personality while on the court, something that goes hand-in-hand with fellow backcourt mate, Cole Anthony.

Another part of his game that can’t go overlooked is his rebounding ability. We know how important it is for the wings in Roy Williams’ system to be able to rebound the ball, and Keeling can do just that.

A career 6.4 rebound per game performer and 12 percent rebound rate, which is two percent higher than Johnson was a season ago, Keeling also averaged 7.1 rebounds a game his freshman year.

Keeling also averaged nearly three assists last season, giving Carolina another playmaker at the guard position.

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