Lucas: NC State Rapid Reactions

By Adam Lucas

1. Carolina finished a regular season sweep of NC State with a 84-74 win. In two meetings this year, the Tar Heels led for 79:06 of a possible 80:00 and never trailed.

2. The immediate concern coming out of the game is the health of Leaky Black. The Tar Heel senior came down awkwardly after challenging for a rebound late in the first half. Black had a hyperextension of his right knee and went through warmups before the second half, but didn't feel like he could play. Needless to say, the Tar Heels need Black when Buddy Boeheim and Syracuse come to town on Monday night.

3. In Black's absence, Puff Johnson—who had already played solid minutes in the first half—got extended playing…