No. 11 Miami overcomes slow start against Virginia Tech

Miami guard James Palmer (12) goes to the basket against Virginia Tech. For the Hurricanes, slow starts have been an issue more than once this season.

Wednesday night, that was a problem again – albeit one 11th-ranked Miami managed to overcome.

After shooting just 34 percent in the first half, the Hurricanes were efficient in the latter 20 minutes en route to picking up a 65-49 win over the Hokies in a late-night game at the BankUnited Center.

Now, with their matchup against Virginia Tech behind them, the Hurricanes can turn their focus to one of the toughest games on their schedule, Saturday’s showdown with No. 5 North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

And when Miami takes the court at the Dean Smith…