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What we learned after UNCW basketball's 2-1 start in Asheville

The UNCW men’s basketball team is headed back to the coast after three games in four days as part of the Mako Medical Asheville Classic with a trophy in its pocket.

The Seahawks blew out Troy in the second half on Saturday to win 73-50 at Kimmel Arena and take the event title, finishing with a 2-1 record.

Here’s what we’ve learned after a 98-76 loss to Western Carolina, a 76-68 win over UNC Asheville and Saturday’s victory in Takayo Siddle's head coaching debut.

All Grown Up?

Junior guard Jaylen Sims started looking for his shot more last season as a sophomore, but consistency was a struggle.