More than the team's collective or series of individual performances, perhaps the most striking contrast between this unit and last season's is the obvious enjoyment they are having. Even when Carolina began last season in successful fashion, they never demonstrated as much camaraderie as the guys this year. It remains to be seen what happens once this club encounters adversity, but several players — and Roy Williams — have commented on the improved social dynamic.
Carolina will return to the court on Friday at 8:30 versus Minnesota, and Tubby Smith's well-coached group is one that will be able to challenge UNC's frontcourt.
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