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UNC Basketball Preseason Superlatives: 2023-2024 season

By Nick Delahanty

Oct 25, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis speaks to the media during the ACC Tipoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis speaks to the media during the ACC Tipoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports /

The Most Valuable Player- Armando Bacot

When Armando Bacot is at his best, the UNC basketball program seems to follow suit.

In his final season with the Tar Heels, Bacot has plenty to prove, as he hopes to lead this year’s squad to a deep NCAA Tournament run.

If he can stay healthy and be the dominant big man that he’s been over his collegiate career, good things will follow for the UNC basketball program.

For this award, you could put Bacot and RJ Davis as “1 and 1A,” but Bacot gets the slight edge given what he brings to the table in the post. This year’s squad doesn’t have a player like that (other than Bacot) as his presence forces teams to prioritize slowing him down.

Fortunately for Bacot, the Tar Heels have plenty of weapons that will take advantage of open opportunities, and will also provide more space for the fifth-year senior to work with in the post.

Bacot has already etched his name into the UNC basketball program’s record books, but hopes there’s more to come before his time in Chapel Hill comes to a close.

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