CHESTNUT HILL—Carolina's sizable 26-point win over Boston College on Sunday afternoon was the perfect opportunity for the Tar Heel youngsters to get some valuable Atlantic Coast Conference minutes, at the exact same time it was a reminder of why those minutes are so difficult to earn.
With the rotation short because of the expected absence of Justin McKoy (Covid protocols) and unexpected absence of Dawson Garcia (who suffered an early-game fall), first half minutes opened for freshman Dontrez Styles. It was a tremendous opportunity for the Kinston native, who has already shown impressive athleticism plus explosive ability around the rim both as a scorer and as a rebounder.