Just as the 100-80 win over NC State on January 29th flattered the Wolfpack, so too is the 84-74 win a bit misleading. Carolina throttled NC State, who were never in position to put the outcome of the game in doubt. Besides shoveling dirt on Kevin Keatts’ grave, UNC did provide some important glimpses into the near future on how the Heels can fall onto the right side of the bubble, and hopefully have a chance of ruining the final stop of Coach K’s farewell tour. Let’s discuss three things learned from yesterday’s romp over NC State.

Bacot plays bully ball

Let’s take a look at this box score line real quick: 36 minutes, 28 points (on 11-13 FG, 6-7 FT, extremely efficient!